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John Indrisano

Born November 01, 1905 (Age: 120) Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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)
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)
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Filmography

The Cincinnati Kid

The Cincinnati Kid

1965 as Gambler (uncredited) Age: 59
The Human Duplicators

The Human Duplicators

1965 as Thor, the Butler Age: 59
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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

1963 as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited) Age: 58
Under the Yum-Yum Tree

Under the Yum-Yum Tree

1963 as Boxing Instructor (uncredited) Age: 57
A Swingin' Affair

A Swingin' Affair

1963 as Age: 57
Who's Got the Action?

Who's Got the Action?

1962 as Hood Age: 57
Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962 as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited) Age: 56
Two Weeks in Another Town

Two Weeks in Another Town

1962 as Bouncer (uncredited) Age: 56
Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962 as Inmate (uncredited) Age: 56
Blueprint for Robbery

Blueprint for Robbery

1961 as Nick Tony Age: 55
Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

1960 as Texan (uncredited) Age: 54
I Passed for White

I Passed for White

1960 as Bartender (uncredited) Age: 54
Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk

1959 as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited) Age: 53
Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

1959 as Waiter (uncredited) Age: 53
The Trap

The Trap

1959 as Hood (uncredited) Age: 53
Ten North Frederick

Ten North Frederick

1958 as Age: 52
The Cruel Tower

The Cruel Tower

1956 as Age: 50
Hot Blood

Hot Blood

1956 as Bartender (uncredited) Age: 50
Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955 as Liverlips Louie (uncredited) Age: 50
It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

1955 as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited) Age: 49
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1954 as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited) Age: 48
Duffy of San Quentin

Duffy of San Quentin

1954 as Convict in Hospital Ward Age: 48
Wyoming Mail

Wyoming Mail

1950 as Guard (uncredited) Age: 44
Hi-Jacked

Hi-Jacked

1950 as Strongarm (uncredited) Age: 44
The Yellow Cab Man

The Yellow Cab Man

1950 as Danny Age: 44
Johnny Angel

Johnny Angel

1945 as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited) Age: 39
The Naughty Nineties

The Naughty Nineties

1945 as Croupier (uncredited) Age: 39
The Big Street

The Big Street

1942 as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited) Age: 36
Ringside Maisie

Ringside Maisie

1941 as Peaches Age: 35