John Isaacs

History

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.

Movies

Body and Soul
Reporter #4
A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
The Paradise Trail
In a small western town in the late 1800′s, two outlaws take a blind preacher, his wife and an Indian girl as hostages in their flight from the law. Excitement mounts when Dan, one of the outlaws makes a shocking discovery. The last train to Cortez lays bare the agony that torments Dan but the train brings an unexpected surprise.
Pumping Iron
Electrician
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young deaf Lou Ferrigno.
Pumping Iron
Self
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young deaf Lou Ferrigno.
Harrad Summer
Gaffer
Stanley, Harry, Sheila and Beth, four students from the 'free sex' Harrad College, spend the summer together to meet their families.
The Man
Gaffer
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
Play It Again, Sam
Gaffer
A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca (1942) attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.