John Isaacs

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John Isaacs

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Johnny was an electrician and grip, and though he worked on several films, was mainly employed making television commercials from the 1970s through 1990s. Prior to this, he was a…

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Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam

7.4 1972 Movie
Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron

7.2 1977 Movie
White Lightning

White Lightning

6.1 1973 Movie
Body and Soul

Body and Soul

3.9 1981 Movie
The Man

The Man

6.5 1972 Movie
Harrad Summer

Harrad Summer

10.0 1974 Movie
The Paradise Trail

The Paradise Trail

5.7 1979 Movie

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Johnny was an electrician and grip, and though he worked on several films, was mainly employed making television commercials from the 1970s through 1990s. Prior to this, he was a professional bodybuilder. He won N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe short class in both 1953 and 1958, and was featured on several magazine covers during that era. During the height of his bodybuilding days, he stood 5'6½, but weighed in at 175 lbs. His sister Mareon married successful bodybuilder-turned-actor Reg Park.

Filmography

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  1. 1981
    Body and Soul

    Movie Reporter #4

  2. 1979
    The Paradise Trail

    Movie

  3. 1977
    Pumping Iron

    Movie Self

  4. 1974
    Harrad Summer

    Movie Gaffer

  5. 1973
    White Lightning

    Movie Gaffer

  6. 1972
    The Man

    Movie Gaffer

  7. 1972
    Play It Again, Sam

    Movie Gaffer