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John Indrisano

Acting·1905–1968·68 films

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

Filmography

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot (1959)Waiter (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park (1967)Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven (1960)Texan (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)Inmate (uncredited)
Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk (1959)Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)Gambler (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet
Murder, My Sweet (1944)Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls (1955)Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
The Set-Up
The Set-Up (1949)Corner Man (uncredited)
Body and Soul
Body and Soul (1947)Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather (1955)Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Knock on Any Door
Knock on Any Door (1949)Man (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town
Two Weeks in Another Town (1962)Bouncer (uncredited)
Tension
Tension (1949)Boxer Handler (uncredited)
The Star
The Star (1952)
The Ambushers
The Ambushers (1967)Rapist (uncredited)
City for Conquest
City for Conquest (1940)Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
The Lady Gambles
The Lady Gambles (1949)Bert
The Midnight Story
The Midnight Story (1957)Card Player (uncredited)
Crack-Up
Crack-Up (1946)Detective (Uncredited)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)Studio Grip (uncredited)
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel (1945)Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties (1945)Croupier (uncredited)
The Accused
The Accused (1949)Referee (uncredited)
The Human Duplicators
The Human Duplicators (1965)Thor, the Butler
Iron Man
Iron Man (1951)Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
The Big Street
The Big Street (1942)Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential (1957)Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Trap
The Trap (1959)Hood (uncredited)
The Other Love
The Other Love (1947)Party Guest (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem (1944)Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
Go West Young Man
Go West Young Man (1936)Chauffeur
Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway (1951)Johnny Terrento
Glory Alley
Glory Alley (1952)Spider
Ten North Frederick
Ten North Frederick (1958)
Who's Got the Action?
Who's Got the Action? (1962)Hood
From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward (1946)John
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley (1940)Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Pier 23
Pier 23 (1951)Mushy Cavelli
The Plot Thickens
The Plot Thickens (1936)Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
The Cruel Tower
The Cruel Tower (1956)
Something to Live For
Something to Live For (1952)Party Guest (uncredited)
Hi-Jacked
Hi-Jacked (1950)Strongarm (uncredited)
Blueprint for Robbery
Blueprint for Robbery (1961)Nick Tony
Wyoming Mail
Wyoming Mail (1950)Guard (uncredited)
Hot Blood
Hot Blood (1956)Bartender (uncredited)
The Girl from Mexico
The Girl from Mexico (1939)Wrestling Match Referee
The Yellow Cab Man
The Yellow Cab Man (1950)Danny
Ringside Maisie
Ringside Maisie (1941)Peaches
I Passed for White
I Passed for White (1960)Bartender (uncredited)
The Winning Ticket
The Winning Ticket (1935)Lefty Costello
Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin (1954)Convict in Hospital Ward
King for a Night
King for a Night (1933)Fighter
A Swingin' Affair
A Swingin' Affair (1963)
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948)Referee
Invitation to Happiness
Invitation to Happiness (1939)Referee (uncredited)
Two-Fisted
Two-Fisted (1935)Pinky Duffy
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (1949)Referee
The Devil's Hairpin
The Devil's Hairpin (1957)
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider (1940)Bo's'n
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch (1949)Fight Referee
Laughing Irish Eyes
Laughing Irish Eyes (1936)Fight Trainer
In This Corner
In This Corner (1948)Johnny Hart