John Indrisano

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

87

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

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Batman

    Batman

  • Batman

    Batman

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

  • Four Star Playhouse

    Four Star Playhouse

  • Hawaiian Eye

    Hawaiian Eye

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • The Ambushers

    The Ambushers

  • The Rebel

    The Rebel

  • It's a Wonderful Life

    It's a Wonderful Life

  • Some Like It Hot

    Some Like It Hot

  • Tension

    Tension

  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

  • Alcoa Theatre

    Alcoa Theatre

  • The Trap

    The Trap

  • Ringside Maisie

    Ringside Maisie

  • Laughing Irish Eyes

    Laughing Irish Eyes

  • Studio 57

    Studio 57

  • Tightrope

    Tightrope

  • Body and Soul

    Body and Soul

  • The Human Duplicators

    The Human Duplicators

  • The Cruel Tower

    The Cruel Tower

  • The Lady Gambles

    The Lady Gambles

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • The Naughty Nineties

    The Naughty Nineties

  • Ocean's Eleven

    Ocean's Eleven

  • I Passed for White

    I Passed for White

  • King for a Night

    King for a Night

  • Callaway Went Thataway

    Callaway Went Thataway

  • Hot Blood

    Hot Blood

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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

  • Tin Pan Alley

    Tin Pan Alley

  • It's Always Fair Weather

    It's Always Fair Weather

  • Hi-Jacked

    Hi-Jacked

  • Pillow Talk

    Pillow Talk

  • Mr. Terrific

    Mr. Terrific

  • Who's Got the Action?

    Who's Got the Action?

  • Invitation to Happiness

    Invitation to Happiness

  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

  • In This Corner

    In This Corner

  • Wyoming Mail

    Wyoming Mail

  • Guys and Dolls

    Guys and Dolls

  • Birdman of Alcatraz

    Birdman of Alcatraz

  • The Cincinnati Kid

    The Cincinnati Kid

  • Barefoot in the Park

    Barefoot in the Park

  • Iron Man

    Iron Man

  • Mystery Sea Raider

    Mystery Sea Raider

  • Murder, My Sweet

    Murder, My Sweet

  • The Accused

    The Accused

  • Knock on Any Door

    Knock on Any Door

  • The Legend of Lylah Clare

    The Legend of Lylah Clare

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

  • The Set-Up

    The Set-Up

  • Two Weeks in Another Town

    Two Weeks in Another Town

  • The Big Street

    The Big Street

  • Under the Yum-Yum Tree

    Under the Yum-Yum Tree

  • Something to Live For

    Something to Live For

  • The Other Love

    The Other Love

  • From This Day Forward

    From This Day Forward

  • City for Conquest

    City for Conquest

  • Lost in a Harem

    Lost in a Harem

  • Crack-Up

    Crack-Up

  • Pier 23

    Pier 23

  • Chicago Confidential

    Chicago Confidential

  • Requiem for a Heavyweight

    Requiem for a Heavyweight

  • The Plot Thickens

    The Plot Thickens

  • Johnny Angel

    Johnny Angel

  • The Winning Ticket

    The Winning Ticket

  • The Midnight Story

    The Midnight Story

  • Go West Young Man

    Go West Young Man

  • Glory Alley

    Glory Alley

  • Ten North Frederick

    Ten North Frederick

  • Blueprint for Robbery

    Blueprint for Robbery

  • The Girl from Mexico

    The Girl from Mexico

  • The Yellow Cab Man

    The Yellow Cab Man

  • The Devil's Hairpin

    The Devil's Hairpin

  • Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

    Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

  • Two-Fisted

    Two-Fisted

  • Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

    Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

  • Duffy of San Quentin

    Duffy of San Quentin

  • Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

    Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

  • A Swingin' Affair

    A Swingin' Affair