John Indrisano

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)

Most Known For

Bonanza

as Referee (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Brawler (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Townsman (uncredited)

Batman

as Umpire (uncredited)

Batman

as Inmate (uncredited)

Mannix

as Tim

The Untouchables

as Referee (uncredited)

Rawhide

as Gregg

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Four Star Playhouse

as Julio

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Johnny

Alcoa Theatre

as Babe

The Rebel

as Referee

It's a Wonderful Life

as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

Studio 57

Hawaiian Eye

as Brownie (uncredited)

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

as Referee

Some Like It Hot

as Waiter (uncredited)

Tightrope

as Larry

Ocean's Eleven

as Texan (uncredited)