Acting
John Indrisano
EN cinema · 83 credits
Born
1 November 1905
Died
9 November 1968 (aged 63)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as Johnny Andrews · Johnny Andressano
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
Filmography
The Legend of Lylah Clare
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
Skidoo
Stunts
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
The Ambushers
as Rapist (uncredited), Stunts
The Cincinnati Kid
as Gambler (uncredited)
The Human Duplicators
as Thor, the Butler
A Swingin' Summer
Fight Choreographer
The Best Man
as Mafia Man (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited), Stunts
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz
as Inmate (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town
as Bouncer (uncredited)
The Manchurian Candidate
Stunt Coordinator
Blueprint for Robbery
as Nick Tony
Ocean's Eleven
as Texan (uncredited)
I Passed for White
as Bartender (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
as Waiter (uncredited)
Pillow Talk
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
The Trap
as Hood (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
as Card Player (uncredited)
Chicago Confidential
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
Hot Blood
as Bartender (uncredited)
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Technical Advisor, Technical Supervisor
Guys and Dolls
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator
It's Always Fair Weather
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator
Duffy of San Quentin
as Convict in Hospital Ward, Stunts
Carmen Jones
Fight Choreographer
Shane
Stunt Coordinator
Glory Alley
as Spider
Something to Live For
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Star
Actor
Pier 23
as Mushy Cavelli
Callaway Went Thataway
as Johnny Terrento
Iron Man
as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
M
as Man in Mob (uncredited)
The Yellow Cab Man
as Danny
Wyoming Mail
as Guard (uncredited)
Hi-Jacked
as Strongarm (uncredited)
Right Cross
Technical Advisor
The Set-Up
as Corner Man (uncredited)
Tension
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
The Lady Gambles
as Bert
Knock on Any Door
as Man (uncredited)
The Accused
as Referee (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as Fight Referee
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
as Referee
In This Corner
as Johnny Hart
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
as Referee
The Other Love
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Body and Soul
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Crack-Up
as Detective (Uncredited)
The Kid from Brooklyn
Technical Advisor
The Naughty Nineties
as Croupier (uncredited)
Johnny Angel
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited), Stunts
Lost in a Harem
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Big Street
as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
as Peaches
City for Conquest
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
Tin Pan Alley
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Mystery Sea Raider
as Bo's'n
Golden Gloves
Technical Advisor
The Girl from Mexico
as Wrestling Match Referee
Invitation to Happiness
as Referee (uncredited)
Go West Young Man
as Chauffeur
Laughing Irish Eyes
as Fight Trainer
The Plot Thickens
as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Two-Fisted
as Pinky Duffy
The Winning Ticket
as Lefty Costello
King for a Night
as Fighter