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John Landis

Directing 75 years old Chicago, Illinois, USA ★ 1.5
Born: August 3, 1950

Biography

John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.

Filmography

Acting Credits (146)

On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers Self 2025
Being Eddie
Being Eddie Self 2025
The Vincent Price Legacy
The Vincent Price Legacy Himself 2025
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Self 2024
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee Self 2024
Thriller 40
Thriller 40 Self 2023
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T Stranger 2023
The Rise of the Comic Strip
The Rise of the Comic Strip Self 2023
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida Self [archival] 2021
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Self 2021
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
I Am Alfred Hitchcock Self 2021
Belushi
Belushi Self (archive footage) 2020
The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us Self 2019
An American Filmmaker in London
An American Filmmaker in London Self 2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf Self 2019
I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids Psychic #4 2019
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror Self 2018
The Body
The Body Man in Bathroom 2018
The World Is Yours
The World Is Yours Couple 2018
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Bergman: A Year in a Life Self 2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen Self 2018
Deconstructing Dunning
Deconstructing Dunning 2016
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory 2016
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex Self 2015
Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween Jebediah Rex 2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Self - Friend & Filmmaker 2015
In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words Self 2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Self - Director 2015
Out of Print
Out of Print Self 2014
The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction Himself 2014
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
Remembering 'Dead of Night' 2014
Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman Self 2013
Blast Vegas
Blast Vegas Salesman #1 2013
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan Self 2012
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Professor 2012
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features 2012
Bergman's Video
Bergman's Video Self - Filmmaker 2012
Holliston
Holliston Himself 2012
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis Self 2011
The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear Self 2011
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory Self 2011
American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse Himself 2011
Face Off
Face Off Guest Judge 2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed! Self 2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry Self 2010
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth Self 2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. Self 2010
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen Self 2010
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood Self 2009
Vittorio D.
Vittorio D. Self 2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' Self 2009
The Scenesters
The Scenesters Judge Paxton B. Johnson 2009
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com Self 2009
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Tattoos: A Scarred History Self 2009
Psychoville
Psychoville 2009
The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar 2009
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story Self 2009
Parasomnia
Parasomnia Department Store Manager 2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” Self 2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX Self 2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story Self 2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood Self 2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story Self 2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema Self 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Self 2007
The Return of the Living Dead:  The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness Self 2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Self 2007
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet Self 2006
The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys Self 2006
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound Self 2006
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage Self 2006
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades 2006
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style Self 2006
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes 2006
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie Self 2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy Self 2005
Torrente 3: The Protector
Torrente 3: The Protector Embajador árabe 2005
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music Self 2005
The Ax
The Ax Maxime's Friend's Father 2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection Self 2005
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures Self 2004
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen Self 2004
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 Doctor 2004
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Mario Bava: Operazione paura Self 2004
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River Self 2004
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation Self 2004
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment Self (archive footage) 2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies Self (archive footage) 2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update Himself 2003
Forever Ealing
Forever Ealing Self 2002
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror Self 2002
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment Self 2002
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare Self 2000
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby Judge 2000
Diamonds
Diamonds Gambler 1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' Host / Self 1999
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion Self - Director 1998
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' Self 1998
The Abbey Road Story
The Abbey Road Story Self 1998
Mad City
Mad City Doctor 1997
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom? Self 1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R' Self 1997
Quicksilver Highway
Quicksilver Highway Surgical Assistant 1997
Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception Judge Trevino 1997
Vampirella
Vampirella Astronaut #1 1996
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography Self 1996
Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City John Landis 1995
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson Leanord Winesop (archive footage) 1994
The Stand
The Stand Russ Dorr 1994
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams FBI Agent 1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder Self 1994
Eek! The Cat
Eek! The Cat John Landis (voice) 1992
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger Dr. Edwards 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1992
Venice/Venice
Venice/Venice Self 1992
Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers Lab Technician 1992
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team Self 1992
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy Self 1992
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Psycho IV: The Beginning Mike Calveccio 1990
Darkman
Darkman Physician 1990
Dream On
Dream On Herb 1990
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion Radio Technician 1990
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror Self 1989
RoboCop
RoboCop Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited) 1987
Into the Night
Into the Night SAVAK 1985
B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night Self 1985
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan Leonard Winesop 1984
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Self 1983
Trading Places
Trading Places Man with Briefcase (uncredited) 1983
Eating Raoul
Eating Raoul Man at Bank (uncredited) 1982
Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film Self 1982
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London Man Smashed into Window (uncredited) 1981
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers Trooper La Fong 1980
1941
1941 Mizerany 1979
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie Additional Muppet Performer 1979
Animal House
Animal House Cafeteria Dishwasher 1978
The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today") 1977
Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000 Mechanic 1975
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man Michael 1974
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Jake's Friend 1973
Schlock
Schlock Schlock 1973
Red Sun
Red Sun Henchman (uncredited) 1971
Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes Sister Rosa Stigmata 1970
Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula John
Under the Moon
Under the Moon High School Principal
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
The AckerMonster Chronicles!

Directing Credits (41)

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