John Indrisano
Known for Acting · 84 credits
- Born
- 1905-11-01
- Died
- 1968-11-09
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Also known as
- Johnny Andrews · Johnny Andressano
Biography
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)
Known For

Bonanza
1959
as Referee (uncredited) / Brawler (uncredited) / Townsman (uncredited)

Mannix
1967
as Tim

Batman
1966
as Umpire (uncredited) / Inmate (uncredited)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Johnny

The Untouchables
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Julio
TV Shows (17)

Bonanza
1959
as Referee (uncredited) / Brawler (uncredited) / Townsman (uncredited)

Mannix
1967
as Tim

Batman
1966
as Umpire (uncredited) / Inmate (uncredited)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Johnny

The Untouchables
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Julio

Rawhide
1959
as Gregg

Hawaiian Eye
1959
as Brownie (uncredited)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self

The Rebel
1959
as Referee

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
as Referee

Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Babe

Studio 57
1954

Tightrope
1959
as Larry

Mr. Lucky
1959
as News Vendor

Mr. Terrific
1967
as Referee

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Referee
Movies (67)

It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

Some Like It Hot
1959
as Waiter (uncredited)

Ocean's Eleven
1960
as Texan (uncredited)

Pillow Talk
1959
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)

Birdman of Alcatraz
1962
as Inmate (uncredited)

The Ambushers
1967
as Rapist (uncredited)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)

The Trap
1959
as Hood (uncredited)

Guys and Dolls
1955
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)

Murder, My Sweet
1944
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Chicago Confidential
1957
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)

Barefoot in the Park
1967
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)

The Cincinnati Kid
1965
as Gambler (uncredited)

The Big Street
1942
as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)

Johnny Angel
1945
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)

It's Always Fair Weather
1955
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)

The Accused
1949
as Referee (uncredited)

Who's Got the Action?
1962
as Hood

Wyoming Mail
1950
as Guard (uncredited)

Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)

Two Weeks in Another Town
1962
as Bouncer (uncredited)

The Set-Up
1949
as Corner Man (uncredited)

The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968
as Studio Grip (uncredited)

Crack-Up
1946
as Detective (Uncredited)

Hot Blood
1956
as Bartender (uncredited)

Body and Soul
1947
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)

Knock on Any Door
1949
as Man (uncredited)

The Lady Gambles
1949
as Bert

Tension
1949
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)

City for Conquest
1940
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)

Iron Man
1951
as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)

Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)

Callaway Went Thataway
1951
as Johnny Terrento

Go West Young Man
1936
as Chauffeur

The Midnight Story
1957
as Card Player (uncredited)

Something to Live For
1952
as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Other Love
1947
as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Yellow Cab Man
1950
as Danny

The Naughty Nineties
1945
as Croupier (uncredited)

I Passed for White
1960
as Bartender (uncredited)

Invitation to Happiness
1939
as Referee (uncredited)

Tin Pan Alley
1940
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)

The Winning Ticket
1935
as Lefty Costello

Hi-Jacked
1950
as Strongarm (uncredited)

The Devil's Hairpin
1957

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
1949
as Referee

Lost in a Harem
1944
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)

The Plot Thickens
1936
as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948
as Referee

Glory Alley
1952
as Spider

From This Day Forward
1946
as John

King for a Night
1933
as Fighter

Pier 23
1951
as Mushy Cavelli

The Girl from Mexico
1939
as Wrestling Match Referee

The Cruel Tower
1956

The Human Duplicators
1965
as Thor, the Butler

Ten North Frederick
1958

Duffy of San Quentin
1954
as Convict in Hospital Ward

Laughing Irish Eyes
1936
as Fight Trainer

Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
1949
as Fight Referee

Ringside Maisie
1941
as Peaches

Blueprint for Robbery
1961
as Nick Tony

In This Corner
1948
as Johnny Hart

A Swingin' Affair
1963

Two-Fisted
1935
as Pinky Duffy

Mystery Sea Raider
1940
as Bo's'n
About John Indrisano
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… With 84 credits spanning from 1933 to 1968, John Indrisano has appeared in 67 films and 17 TV shows.
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- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
- Some Like It Hot (1959) — as Waiter (uncredited)
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) — as Texan (uncredited)
- Pillow Talk (1959) — as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) — as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
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