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)
Acted in 87
1960s
- 1968
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Studio Grip (uncredited)
- 1967
Mr. Terrific
Referee · 1 episode
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
A Swingin' Affair
Movie
- 1962
Who's Got the Action?
Hood
Two Weeks in Another Town
Bouncer (uncredited)
- 1961
Blueprint for Robbery
Nick Tony
- 1960
I Passed for White
Bartender (uncredited)
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Ten North Frederick
Movie
- 1957
The Devil's Hairpin
Movie
Chicago Confidential
Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
Card Player (uncredited)
- 1956
The Cruel Tower
Movie
Hot Blood
Bartender (uncredited)
- 1955
- 1954
- 1953
99 River Street
Movie
- 1952
Glory Alley
Spider
Something to Live For
Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1951
Callaway Went Thataway
Johnny Terrento
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Referee · 1 episode
Iron Man
Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
Pier 23
Mushy Cavelli
- 1950
Wyoming Mail
Guard (uncredited)
The Yellow Cab Man
Danny
1940s
- 1949
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Fight Referee
The Lady Gambles
Bert
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Referee
The Accused
Referee (uncredited)
- 1948
In This Corner
Johnny Hart
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Referee
- 1947
- 1946
Crack-Up
Detective (Uncredited)
From This Day Forward
John
- 1945
Johnny Angel
Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
Croupier (uncredited)
- 1944
Lost in a Harem
Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1942
The Big Street
Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
- 1941
Ringside Maisie
Peaches
- 1940
Tin Pan Alley
Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Mystery Sea Raider
Bo's'n
1930s
- 1939
Invitation to Happiness
Referee (uncredited)
The Girl from Mexico
Wrestling Match Referee
- 1936
The Plot Thickens
Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Go West Young Man
Chauffeur
Laughing Irish Eyes
Fight Trainer
- 1935
Two-Fisted
Pinky Duffy
The Winning Ticket
Lefty Costello
- 1933
King for a Night
Fighter
Other crew 18
1960s
- 1968
Skidoo
Stunts
- 1967
- 1966
Our Man Flint
Stunts
- 1965
A Swingin' Summer
Fight Choreographer
- 1963
- 1962
1950s
- 1956
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Technical Advisor, Technical Supervisor
- 1955
- 1954
- 1953
- 1950
Right Cross
Technical Advisor
1940s
- 1946
- 1944
- 1941
The Monster and the Girl
Stunts
- 1940
Golden Gloves
Technical Advisor
