John Landis

Personal Info

Known For:
Directing

Birthday:
August 3, 1950

Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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John Landis

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man

Michael
Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City

John Landis
Eek! The Cat
Eek! The Cat

John Landis (voice)
Dream On
Dream On

Herb
Face Off
Face Off

Guest Judge
RoboCop
RoboCop

Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
The Stand
The Stand

Russ Dorr

Filmography

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