John Landis
Known for Directing · 147 credits
- Born
- 1950-08-03 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- John David Landis · 约翰·兰迪斯
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
TV Shows (16)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Michael
Caroline in the City
1995
as John Landis
Eek! The Cat
1992
as John Landis (voice)
Dream On
1990
as Herb
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
as Self
The Stand
1994
as Russ Dorr
The Movies That Made Us
2019
as Self
Face Off
2011
as Guest Judge
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014
as Himself
Psychoville
2009
Holliston
2012
as Himself
British Film Forever
2007
In Their Own Words
2015
as Self
Bergman's Video
2012
as Self - Filmmaker
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
1992
as Self
Movies (131)
Thriller 40
2023
as Self
Trading Places
1983
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
2004
as Doctor
RoboCop
1987
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers
1980
as Trooper La Fong
Animal House
1978
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
An American Werewolf in London
1981
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Darkman
1990
as Physician
Sleepwalkers
1992
as Lab Technician
1941
1979
as Mizerany
Kelly's Heroes
1970
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Red Sun
1971
as Henchman (uncredited)
Into the Night
1985
as SAVAK
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
as Jake's Friend
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Additional Muppet Performer
Death Race 2000
1975
as Mechanic
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
as Mike Calveccio
The World Is Yours
2018
as Couple
American Grindhouse
2011
as Himself
Eating Raoul
1982
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
The Ax
2005
as Maxime's Friend's Father
The Body
2018
as Man in Bathroom
Mad City
1997
as Doctor
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Leonard Winesop
The Silence of the Hams
1994
as FBI Agent
Quicksilver Highway
1997
as Surgical Assistant
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Radio Technician
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
as Self
Tales of Halloween
2015
as Jebediah Rex
Being Eddie
2025
as Self
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011
as Self
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000
as Judge
Vampirella
1996
as Astronaut #1
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
as Self
Torrente 3: The Protector
2005
as Embajador árabe
Parasomnia
2008
as Department Store Manager
Trespassing Bergman
2013
as Self
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
as Self
Vittorio D.
2009
as Self
Blast Vegas
2013
as Salesman #1
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
as Professor
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
1992
as Dr. Edwards
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
as Self
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018
as Self
Out of Print
2014
as Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
as Self
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024
as Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015
as Self - Director
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
1998
as Self - Director
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009
as Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006
as Self
Forever Ealing
2002
as Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012
as Self
Belushi
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Diamonds
1999
as Gambler
Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
as Self
I Hate Kids
2019
as Psychic #4
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016
Schlock
1973
as Schlock
The American Nightmare
2000
as Self
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
2021
as Self
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004
as Self
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998
as Self
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009
as Self
Nightmare Factory
2011
as Self
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
2025
as Self
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985
as Self
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024
as Self
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015
as Self
Stephen King's World of Horror
1989
as Self
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
1999
as Host / Self
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
as Self
The Face is Familiar
2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009
as Self
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021
as Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004
as Self
Masters of Horror
2002
as Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007
as Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006
as Self
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
2009
as Self
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
1992
as Self
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Self
Venice/Venice
1992
as Self
Bloodsucking Cinema
2007
as Self
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
as Self
The Rise of the Comic Strip
2023
as Self
The Scenesters
2009
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
Robot Dracula
2026
as John
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005
as Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010
as Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
2006
as Self
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005
as Self
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015
as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
Animal House: The Inside Story
2008
as Self
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
as Self
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
2004
as Self
Laws of Deception
1997
as Judge Trevino
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003
as Himself
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010
as Self
Under the Moon
as High School Principal
The Vincent Price Legacy
2025
as Himself
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994
as Self
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
2004
as Self
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
as Self
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004
as Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007
as Self
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
2010
as Self
The Abbey Road Story
1998
as Self
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
as Self [archival]
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996
as Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006
as Self
About John Landis
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. With 147 credits spanning from 1970 to 2026, John Landis has appeared in 131 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Landis Movies
- Thriller 40 (2023) — as Self
- Trading Places (1983) — as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) — as Doctor
- RoboCop (1987) — as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
- The Blues Brothers (1980) — as Trooper La Fong
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