John Indrisano

John Indrisano - , Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Technical Supervisor, Technical Advisor, Fight Choreographer known for his work in such projectsAdvice for working with the Map of emotions: «It's a Wonderful Life» (1946), «Some Like It Hot» (1959), «The Manchurian Candidate» (1962), «Shane» (1953), «Shane» (1953),

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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