John Indrisano

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

86

Gender

Male

Birthday

1905-11-01

Day of death

1968-11-09 (63 years old)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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)

Known For

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Batman

    Batman

  • Batman

    Batman

  • Four Star Playhouse

    Four Star Playhouse

  • It's a Wonderful Life

    It's a Wonderful Life

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • The Rebel

    The Rebel

  • Hawaiian Eye

    Hawaiian Eye

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • Some Like It Hot

    Some Like It Hot

  • Studio 57

    Studio 57

  • Blueprint for Robbery

    Blueprint for Robbery

  • Alcoa Theatre

    Alcoa Theatre

  • Ocean's Eleven

    Ocean's Eleven

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

  • Pillow Talk

    Pillow Talk

  • Tension

    Tension

  • Pier 23

    Pier 23

  • The Trap

    The Trap

  • Chicago Confidential

    Chicago Confidential

  • Tightrope

    Tightrope

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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

  • Mr. Terrific

    Mr. Terrific

  • Guys and Dolls

    Guys and Dolls

  • Two-Fisted

    Two-Fisted

  • Johnny Angel

    Johnny Angel

  • Barefoot in the Park

    Barefoot in the Park

  • Wyoming Mail

    Wyoming Mail

  • Under the Yum-Yum Tree

    Under the Yum-Yum Tree

  • Birdman of Alcatraz

    Birdman of Alcatraz

  • From This Day Forward

    From This Day Forward

  • The Ambushers

    The Ambushers

  • The Other Love

    The Other Love

  • The Accused

    The Accused

  • Something to Live For

    Something to Live For

  • Ringside Maisie

    Ringside Maisie

  • The Big Street

    The Big Street

  • The Cincinnati Kid

    The Cincinnati Kid

  • Requiem for a Heavyweight

    Requiem for a Heavyweight

  • Knock on Any Door

    Knock on Any Door

  • The Plot Thickens

    The Plot Thickens

  • The Midnight Story

    The Midnight Story

  • Body and Soul

    Body and Soul

  • Lost in a Harem

    Lost in a Harem

  • Two Weeks in Another Town

    Two Weeks in Another Town

  • The Set-Up

    The Set-Up

  • Hot Blood

    Hot Blood

  • In This Corner

    In This Corner

  • Ten North Frederick

    Ten North Frederick

  • Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

    Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

  • Callaway Went Thataway

    Callaway Went Thataway

  • I Passed for White

    I Passed for White

  • It's Always Fair Weather

    It's Always Fair Weather

  • The Cruel Tower

    The Cruel Tower

  • The Girl from Mexico

    The Girl from Mexico

  • The Legend of Lylah Clare

    The Legend of Lylah Clare

  • Invitation to Happiness

    Invitation to Happiness

  • Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

    Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

  • Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

    Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

  • The Devil's Hairpin

    The Devil's Hairpin

  • The Lady Gambles

    The Lady Gambles

  • Laughing Irish Eyes

    Laughing Irish Eyes

  • The Human Duplicators

    The Human Duplicators

  • Mystery Sea Raider

    Mystery Sea Raider

  • Who's Got the Action?

    Who's Got the Action?

  • Tin Pan Alley

    Tin Pan Alley

  • Hi-Jacked

    Hi-Jacked

  • The Naughty Nineties

    The Naughty Nineties

  • King for a Night

    King for a Night

  • Murder, My Sweet

    Murder, My Sweet

  • City for Conquest

    City for Conquest

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

  • Glory Alley

    Glory Alley

  • The Yellow Cab Man

    The Yellow Cab Man

  • The Winning Ticket

    The Winning Ticket

  • Crack-Up

    Crack-Up

  • Duffy of San Quentin

    Duffy of San Quentin

  • Go West Young Man

    Go West Young Man

  • A Swingin' Affair

    A Swingin' Affair