Biography

Born Noble LaPorte Chisman to Thomas F and Cora Esther (LaPorte) Chisman of Indianapolis, he eventually adopted the screen name Kid Chissel. He left his Indiana home in the mid-1930's, not long after his parents had divorced. He aimed to pursue a Hollywood career. Prior to that, he worked as a locomotive fireman in Indianapolis (1930 U.S. Census). His father worked the railroad yards in Indianapolis, and at the time of Noble's birth, resided at 3018 East New York Street (1910 U.S. Census).
- IMDb mini biography by: Christopher M. Doyle

"Kid" Chissell boxed professionally from 1924 to 1934 compiling a record of 1-13-1 which includes Newspaper Decisions. The Kid reportedly fought Bob Hope aka Packy East in an amateur bout. Chissell appeared in many boxing-oriented films.