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

It's a Wonderful Life

as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

Some Like It Hot

as Waiter (uncredited)

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

as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)

Barefoot in the Park

as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)

Batman

as Umpire (uncredited)

Batman

as Inmate (uncredited)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Referee (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Brawler (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Townsman (uncredited)