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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 1, 1905
Died
November 9, 1968
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As
- Johnny Andrews
- Johnny Andressano
John Indrisano
0.4 Popularity
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
5.9
Studio Grip (uncredited)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968
4.9
Rapist (uncredited)
The Ambushers
1967
6.7
Tim
Mannix
1967
7.1
Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Barefoot in the Park
1967
7.1
Referee
Mr. Terrific
1967
7.3
Umpire (uncredited)
Batman
1966
7.3
Inmate (uncredited)
Batman
1966
7.0
Gambler (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
1965
3.3
Thor, the Butler
The Human Duplicators
1965
7.0
Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
Credits
The Legend of Lylah Clare
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
1968
5.9
The Ambushers
as Rapist (uncredited)
1967
4.9
Mannix
as Tim
1967
6.7
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
1967
7.1
Mr. Terrific
as Referee
1967
7.1
Batman
as Umpire (uncredited)
1966
7.3
Batman
as Inmate (uncredited)
1966
7.3
The Cincinnati Kid
as Gambler (uncredited)
1965
7.0
The Human Duplicators
as Thor, the Butler
1965
3.3
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
1963
7.0
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
1963
5.9
A Swingin' Affair
1963
6.0
Who's Got the Action?
as Hood
1962
5.2
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
1962
7.2
Birdman of Alcatraz
as Inmate (uncredited)
1962
7.5
Blueprint for Robbery
as Nick Tony
1961
5.3
Ocean's Eleven
as Texan (uncredited)
1960
6.4
Mr. Lucky
as News Vendor
1959
6.4
The Untouchables
as Referee (uncredited)
1959
7.9
Hawaiian Eye
as Brownie (uncredited)
1959
5.2
Pillow Talk
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
1959
7.1
The Rebel
as Referee
1959
5.1
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as Referee
1959
5.8
Bonanza
as Referee (uncredited)
1959
7.5
Bonanza
as Brawler (uncredited)
1959
7.5
Bonanza
as Townsman (uncredited)
1959
7.5
Tightrope
as Larry
1959
5.5
Some Like It Hot
as Waiter (uncredited)
1959
8.1
The Trap
as Hood (uncredited)
1959
6.8
Rawhide
as Gregg
1959
7.2
Ten North Frederick
1958
6.9
The Devil's Hairpin
1957
5.0
Alcoa Theatre
as Babe
1957
6.5
Chicago Confidential
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
1957
5.0
🎬
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
7.0
The Midnight Story
as Card Player (uncredited)
1957
6.1
The Cruel Tower
1956
5.1
Guys and Dolls
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
1955
6.6
It's Always Fair Weather
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
1955
7.0
Studio 57
1954
0.0
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
1954
7.2
Duffy of San Quentin
as Convict in Hospital Ward
1954
6.0
🎬
Four Star Playhouse
as Julio
1952
6.3
Glory Alley
as Spider
1952
5.8
Something to Live For
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1952
6.8
Callaway Went Thataway
as Johnny Terrento
1951
5.1
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Referee
1951
7.3
Pier 23
as Mushy Cavelli
1951
5.2
Wyoming Mail
as Guard (uncredited)
1950
4.4
Hi-Jacked
as Strongarm (uncredited)
1950
4.8
The Yellow Cab Man
as Danny
1950
6.3
Tension
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
1949
6.8
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as Fight Referee
1949
0.0
The Lady Gambles
as Bert
1949
6.0
The Set-Up
as Corner Man (uncredited)
1949
7.3
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
as Referee
1949
6.0
Knock on Any Door
as Man (uncredited)
1949
6.1
The Accused
as Referee (uncredited)
1949
6.1
In This Corner
as Johnny Hart
1948
0.0
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
as Referee
1948
6.0
Body and Soul
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
1947
6.7
The Other Love
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1947
6.0
It's a Wonderful Life
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
1946
8.3
Crack-Up
as Detective (Uncredited)
1946
5.6
From This Day Forward
as John
1946
5.2
Johnny Angel
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
1945
5.9
The Naughty Nineties
as Croupier (uncredited)
1945
6.8
Murder, My Sweet
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
1944
7.2
Lost in a Harem
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
1944
5.4
The Big Street
as Mug at Mindy's (Uncredited)
1942
5.8
Ringside Maisie
as Peaches
1941
7.0
Tin Pan Alley
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
1940
4.8
Mystery Sea Raider
as Bo's'n
1940
3.0
City for Conquest
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
1940
6.8
Invitation to Happiness
as Referee (uncredited)
1939
0.0
The Girl from Mexico
as Wrestling Match Referee
1939
4.2
The Plot Thickens
as Man in Line for Inspection
1936
6.2
Go West Young Man
as Chauffeur
1936
5.3
Laughing Irish Eyes
as Fight Trainer
1936
0.0
Two-Fisted
as Pinky Duffy
1935
7.0
The Winning Ticket
as Lefty Costello
1935
3.5
King for a Night
as Fighter
1933
6.2