Acting · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Born November 1, 1905
Born in East Boston, Johnny Indrisano was from a poverty stricken family. As a youth he vowed to "have money" some day. He boxed 155 amateur fights. He turned professional and went on to fight 83 main events in which he won 80. He defeated 5 world champions. His career lasted from 1924 to 1934. He defeated among others, Joe Dundee(World Welterweight Champ/non-title fight), Nick Testo, Johnny Freeman, Sig Keppen, and Sammy Baker. From 1934 to 1949 he worked as a boxing referee. He began as a boxing coach for movie stars and from there became a full-time boxing adviser on films. He also worked as a character actor. Among the stars he trained were John Garfield, Spencer Tracy, Carey Grant, Mickey Rooney, Robert Ryan, Robert Taylor, Jimmy Durante, Fred MacMurray, Ricardo Montalban, and William Lundigan. He died under mysterious conditions - possibly a suicide. Date of Death 9 July 1968, San Fernando Valley, California (apparent suicide by hanging)
MovieThe Legend of Lylah Clare
1968
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
MovieThe Ambushers
1967
as Rapist (uncredited)
TVMannix
1967
as Tim
MovieBarefoot in the Park
1967
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
TVMr. Terrific
1967
as Referee
TVBatman
1966
as Umpire (uncredited)
MovieThe Cincinnati Kid
1965
as Gambler (uncredited)
MovieThe Human Duplicators
1965
as Thor, the Butler
MovieIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
MovieUnder the Yum Yum Tree
1963
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Johnny
MovieA Swingin' Affair
1963
MovieWho's Got the Action?
1962
as Hood
MovieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1962
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
MovieTwo Weeks in Another Town
1962
as Bouncer (uncredited)
MovieBirdman of Alcatraz
1962
as Inmate (uncredited)
MovieBlueprint for Robbery
1961
as Nick Tony
MovieOcean's Eleven
1960
as Texan (uncredited)
MovieI Passed for White
1960
as Bartender (uncredited)
TVMr. Lucky
1959
as News Vendor
TVThe Untouchables
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
MoviePillow Talk
1959
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
TVHawaiian Eye
1959
as Brownie (uncredited)
TVThe Rebel
1959
as Referee
TVThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
as Referee
TVBonanza
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
TVTightrope
1959
as Larry
MovieSome Like It Hot
1959
as Waiter (uncredited)
MovieThe Trap
1959
as Hood (uncredited)
TVRawhide
1959
as Gregg
TVThe Donna Reed Show
1958
as Rudy
MovieTen North Frederick
1958
MovieThe Devil's Hairpin
1957
TVAlcoa Theatre
1957
as Babe
MovieChicago Confidential
1957
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
MovieThe Midnight Story
1957
as Card Player (uncredited)
MovieThe Cruel Tower
1956
MovieHot Blood
1956
as Bartender (uncredited)
MovieGuys and Dolls
1955
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
MovieIt's Always Fair Weather
1955
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
TVStudio 57
1954
MovieSeven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
MovieDuffy of San Quentin
1954
as Convict in Hospital Ward
Movie99 River Street
1953
MovieThe Star
1952
TVFour Star Playhouse
1952
as Julio
MovieGlory Alley
1952
as Spider
MovieSomething to Live For
1952
as Party Guest (uncredited)
MovieCallaway Went Thataway
1951
as Johnny Terrento
TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Referee
MovieIron Man
1951
as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
MoviePier 23
1951
as Mushy Cavelli
MovieWyoming Mail
1950
as Guard (uncredited)
MovieHi-Jacked
1950
as Strongarm (uncredited)
MovieThe Yellow Cab Man
1950
as Danny
MovieTension
1949
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
MovieJoe Palooka in the Counterpunch
1949
as Fight Referee
MovieThe Lady Gambles
1949
as Bert
MovieThe Set-Up
1949
as Corner Man (uncredited)
MovieJoe Palooka in the Big Fight
1949
as Referee
MovieKnock on Any Door
1949
as Man (uncredited)
MovieThe Accused
1949
as Referee (uncredited)
MovieIn This Corner
1948
as Johnny Hart
MovieJoe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948
as Referee
MovieBody and Soul
1947
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
MovieThe Other Love
1947
as Party Guest (uncredited)
MovieIt's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
MovieCrack-Up
1946
as Detective (Uncredited)
MovieFrom This Day Forward
1946
as John
MovieJohnny Angel
1945
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
MovieThe Naughty Nineties
1945
as Croupier (uncredited)
MovieMurder, My Sweet
1944
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
MovieLost in a Harem
1944
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
MovieThe Big Street
1942
as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
MovieRingside Maisie
1941
as Peaches
MovieTin Pan Alley
1940
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
MovieMystery Sea Raider
1940
as Bo's'n
MovieCity for Conquest
1940
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
MovieInvitation to Happiness
1939
as Referee (uncredited)
MovieThe Girl from Mexico
1939
as Wrestling Match Referee
MovieThe Plot Thickens
1936
as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
MovieGo West Young Man
1936
as Chauffeur
MovieLaughing Irish Eyes
1936
as Fight Trainer
MovieTwo-Fisted
1935
as Pinky Duffy
MovieThe Winning Ticket
1935
as Lefty Costello
MovieKing for a Night
1933
as Fighter
