John Indrisano
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA — Nov 01 1905• Died Nov 09 1968
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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 ful…
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John Indrisano's Credits
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Bonanza
Referee (uncredited)
Batman
Umpire (uncredited)
Mannix
Tim
The Untouchables
Referee (uncredited)
Hawaiian Eye
Brownie (uncredited)
Rawhide
Gregg
Four Star Playhouse
Julio
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Referee
Alcoa Theatre
Babe
Studio 57
Tightrope
Larry
The Rebel
Referee
Mr. Lucky
News Vendor
It's a Wonderful Life
Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
The Manchurian Candidate
Crew
Some Like It Hot
Waiter (uncredited)
Mr. Terrific
Referee
Shane
Crew
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven
Texan (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Referee
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz
Inmate (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls
Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
In Harm's Way
Crew
Pillow Talk
Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Bad Day at Black Rock
Crew
Barefoot in the Park
Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Carmen Jones
Crew
Murder, My Sweet
Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Wyoming Mail
Guard (uncredited)
Tension
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
The Accused
Referee (uncredited)
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Crew
City for Conquest
Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
Gambler (uncredited)
The Big Street
Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
The Set-Up
Corner Man (uncredited)
Iron Man
Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
Crack-Up
Detective (Uncredited)
Skidoo
Crew
Johnny Angel
Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
The Trap
Hood (uncredited)
Our Man Flint
Crew
Ten North Frederick
The Girl from Mexico
Wrestling Match Referee
Body and Soul
Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
King for a Night
Fighter
From This Day Forward
John
Callaway Went Thataway
Johnny Terrento
The Midnight Story
Card Player (uncredited)
Knock on Any Door
Man (uncredited)
Something to Live For
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Lady Gambles
Bert
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Studio Grip (uncredited)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
The Kid from Brooklyn
Crew
The Human Duplicators
Thor, the Butler
The Other Love
Party Guest (uncredited)
Pier 23
Mushy Cavelli
The Naughty Nineties
Croupier (uncredited)
The Winning Ticket
Lefty Costello
Hi-Jacked
Strongarm (uncredited)
Hot Blood
Bartender (uncredited)
Tin Pan Alley
Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town
Bouncer (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Referee
Right Cross
Crew
Golden Gloves
Crew
Duffy of San Quentin
Convict in Hospital Ward
Lost in a Harem
Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
Two-Fisted
Pinky Duffy
The Monster and the Girl
Crew
The Cruel Tower
Who's Got the Action?
Hood
Glory Alley
Spider
Invitation to Happiness
Referee (uncredited)
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
Peaches
I Passed for White
Bartender (uncredited)
The Devil's Hairpin
Go West Young Man
Chauffeur
The Yellow Cab Man
Danny
The Ambushers
Rapist (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Referee
Chicago Confidential
Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Plot Thickens
Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Fight Referee
Laughing Irish Eyes
Fight Trainer
Mystery Sea Raider
Bo's'n
A Swingin' Summer
Crew
Blueprint for Robbery
Nick Tony
In This Corner
Johnny Hart
A Swingin' Affair