James Isaac

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James Isaac was born on June 5, 1960 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is known for his work on Jason X (2001), Pig Hunt (2008) and Enemy Mine (1985). He was married to Harriet Isaac. He died on May 6, 2012 in Sausalito, California. See full bio »

Born:

June 5, 1960 in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

May 6, 2012 (age 51) in Sausalito, California, USA

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2 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Jason X Director

(2001)

Pig Hunt Director

(2008)

Enemy Mine Special Effects

(1985)

Virtuosity Special Effects

(1995)

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Special effects (6 credits)

1999 eXistenZ (special effects - as Jim Isaac)

1995 Virtuosity (project supervisor: Chris Walas Inc. - as Jim Isaac)

1990 Look Who's Talking Too (project supervisor: Chris Walas, Inc. - as Jim Isaac)

1987 House II: The Second Story (special effects coordinator - as Jim Isaac)

1985 Enemy Mine (creature technician: Chris Walas Inc.)

1984 Gremlins (creature crew)

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Director (5 credits)

2008 Pig Hunt

2006 Skinwalkers (as Jim Isaac)

2001 Jason X (as Jim Isaac)

1995 Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Viki Williamson Night (1995) ... (archive footage)

1989 The Horror Show

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Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)

1991 Naked Lunch (project supervisor)

1987 The Grateful Dead: Touch of Grey (Video short) (puppeteer - as Jim Isaac)

1987 Dead Ringers: The Making of the Touch of Grey Video (Video short) (The Puppeteers - as Jim Isaac)

1986 The Fly (creature effects: C.W.I. - as Jim Smash Isaac)

1983 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (creature technician)

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Producer (2 credits)

2008 Pig Hunt (co-producer)

2001 Jason X (executive producer) / (co-producer)

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Visual effects (2 credits)

1999 eXistenZ (visual and special effects supervisor - as Jim Isaac)

1989 DeepStar Six (visual effects supervisor)

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Actor (1 credit)

2001 Jason X
Doctor (uncredited)

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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)

1998 Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (Video) (second unit director)

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Thanks (1 credit)

2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (Video documentary) (in memory of - as Jim Isaac)

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Self (5 credits)

2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (Video documentary)
Himself - Executive Producer / Director (as Jim Isaac)

2009 His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (TV Movie documentary)
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2007 Making of... (TV Series documentary)
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- Skinwalkers (2007) ... Himself (as Jim Isaac)

2002 By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Jason X' (Video short documentary)
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2002 The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (Video short documentary)
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Jim Smash Isaac | Jim Isaac

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Personal Quote:

About his mentor David Cronenberg: "David knew I wanted to direct and it was my goal. He let me into his world and I could ask him any questions I wanted on what he was doing. I'd ask, 'Why did you block it like that,' or 'What were you thinking here?' He really allowed me to pick his brain."