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FEATURE
Moe Johnson
Home State: New York | Age: 35 | Started in 2009 | Twitter: @Moe_the_Monster
What inspired you to pursue a career in
adult film?
One of my friends was interning for a small
ethnic company in New York [WhoaBoyz.com]. He
introduced me. The guy didn’t put me on camera
right away. I started as help at these underground
parties. ... They’d have these contests for the girls
and do these live shows and they would ask for
audience participation. The guys would say, “I can do
it, I can do it” and they’d get there and they would
fail. So they said, “Moe, you’re going to go up there
this time and act like a fan.” I would come in and
look like a regular businessman. That was my niche.
They used to call me ‘The Suit.” ... My very first real
scene was [shot] on the subway. And it went viral. ...
I came out [to the West Coast in] January 2013.
It was hard the first two or three weeks—I came
to L.A. straight after the AVN show—and I shot
a lot of content to get my name around. Rest in
peace, Ron Ellis actually plugged me into Dogfart
because he was very friendly with the director there,
Billy Watson. ... He gave me a chance—we did two
gloryholes before he was confident enough to give
me a gangbang scene. ... I think my first scene was
with Lucas Stone, before he had his stroke, and Jack
Napier—it was five of us on one girl, and I held my
own. And Billy Watson was shocked—“Who’s this
kid? He’s able to perform.” They gave me a shot. I
think my first boy/girl was with Riley Reid, and I
was able to deliver on that scene.
Who are your biggest influences?
Jack Napier, he’s a good guy. ... I spent some
time with him and his mother when he was in the
hospital. He’s very genuine. Shane [Diesel], Sean
[Michaels]. They’ve always been the motivation. ...
And Wesley Pipes, he told me, ‘Keep going. If you
want to do this you’ve got to keep the look, stay
focused.’”
What are the most challenging aspects of
your job?
Certain companies want us to be more rough or
more dominating because that’s what type of scene
it is. But I obviously have respect for women—I
don’t abuse people in my personal life. Sometime
that’s what the scene may call for, but it’s always
something that’s mutual—it’s something that the
girls want or something that they’re comfortable
with.
Photo courtesy of Moe Johnson
Moe Johnson (Continued on page 106)
Isiah Maxwell
Home State: Ohio | Age: 27 | Started in 2013 | Twitter: @IsiahMaxwell
camera, but I wanted to do it right. I waited a year before
I shot my first scene to study the industry. A year flew
by and I fell in love with the producers and directors that
I’ve met, the conventions I’ve attended, and the women
of course! I fall in love daily with them.
What are the most challenging aspects of your
job?
Some of the biggest challenges I face involve the off-
camera maintenance. I work out daily to stay active. I
cook breakfast and dinner to avoid eating out too often.
I read news article to keep up-to-date with everyone who
I don’t see every day. Sometimes, trying to achieve these
goals leaves you up late at night. Nevertheless it’s what
keeps you going.
Photo courtesy of Isiah Maxwell
What inspired you to pursue a career in
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
It’s most rewarding when people appreciate your work
without you asking them too. I want to bring my best
to every scene by trying to outdo myself from the last
one. I read everyone’s tweets and comments on
Who are your biggest influences?
Prince Yahshua put me on my first production set a
couple days after I told him, “I’m ready to cross over.”
He’s mentored me since Day 1 and continues to mentor
not only me but my peers as well. Jim Camp and Mike
Quasar have molded me into the performer I am today.
Greg Lansky is showing me that I don’t have a limit to
how well I can do. I have cherished advice from Renae at
New Sensations to Dion at Filly Films. They’ve known
me since I was an intern five years ago and their advice
has kept me in it this long.
What is the most common misconception
about adult?
That sex is all we do. We have our lives to go home to,
which isn’t that much different from those who watch
our videos. On camera, you will get Isiah Maxwell,
the passionate-aggressive lover who proves being nice
get you further. When the camera’s off, I’m Isiah the
publicist and agent at 360 Models Agency. I’m also
“Uncle Ike” to a clan of very active nephews. And “Papa
adult film?
Before film, I started in the industry as an
intern for my field study at Cal State Northridge.
I always knew I wanted to jump in front of the
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@IsiahMaxwell’s [Twitter] page. Their support, along
with my colleagues’ [support], motivates me to keep
doing what I’m doing. It should go without saying the
women are [rewarding] too.
Ike” to two furry puppies that need a lot of attention.
Isiah is a name that I want everyone to remember, but
there are many sides to me. Isiah Maxwell is a good to
side to know.