Johnny Indrisano was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Go West Young Man,” “In This Corner,” and “The Yellow Cab Man.” He also had a successful career in boxing before turning to acting.
Personal and Family Life
Johnny Indrisano was born on November 1, 1905, in East Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in a poor family and had a strong determination to achieve wealth in his life. He was married to Mary Dorothea Gilbert from 1932 to 1939, and they had one child together.
Career
Before becoming an actor, Indrisano had a remarkable boxing career, fighting in 155 amateur matches and winning 80 out of 83 professional bouts. He was known for defeating several world champions and later became a boxing referee and coach for famous movie stars. He trained actors like John Garfield and Spencer Tracy, transitioning into a successful character actor in Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Johnny Indrisano passed away on July 6, 1968, in San Fernando Valley, California, under circumstances believed to be a suicide. Despite his tragic end, he is remembered for his contributions to both boxing and cinema and his unique place in Hollywood history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Go West Young Man | 1936-11-18 | Chauffeur |
| In This Corner | 1948-09-20 | Johnny Hart |
| Two-Fisted | 1935-10-03 | Pinky Duffy |
| The Yellow Cab Man | 1950-03-25 | Danny |
| Blueprint for Robbery | 1961-02-01 | Nick Tony |
| The Human Duplicators | 1965-03-03 | Thor, the Butler |
| King for a Night | 1933-12-09 | Fighter |
| Who’s Got the Action? | 1962-12-25 | Hood |
| Invitation to Happiness | 1939-06-07 | Referee (uncredited) |
| The Girl from Mexico | 1939-06-01 | Wrestling Match Referee |