John Indrisano

Known for ActingBorn 1905-11-01Died 1968-11-09Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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)Read more

Movies & web series

Laughing Irish Eyes

Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

Two-Fisted

It's a Wonderful Life

Some Like It Hot

The Untouchables

In This Corner

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

Mr. Terrific

The Manchurian Candidate

Bonanza

Birdman of Alcatraz

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Studio 57

The Best Man

Batman

A Swingin' Affair

Rawhide

Shane

The Set-Up

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Barefoot in the Park

Right Cross

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Pillow Talk

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Ten North Frederick

The Star

Murder, My Sweet

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

The Cincinnati Kid

I Passed for White

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Alcoa Theatre

It's Always Fair Weather

Mannix

King for a Night

The Trap

Something to Live For

The Yellow Cab Man

Invitation to Happiness

City for Conquest

Tightrope

99 River Street

Four Star Playhouse

Tension

Mr. Lucky

In Harm's Way