1973Nominee
Best Performance
White Lightning
John Isaacs
Actor
Biography
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1977Nominee
Best Performance
Pumping Iron
1972Nominee
Best Performance
Play It Again, Sam
Career Highlights
1972Highlight
Best Performance
The Man
1981Highlight
Best Performance
Body and Soul
Video
White Lightning
Pumping Iron
Play It Again, Sam