John Landis
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1950-08-03 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
John Landis
Biography
John 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
Acting
Robot Dracula
as John
Under the Moon
as High School Principal
(2024)
(2024)
(2023)
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
as Stranger
(2023)
Thriller 40
as Self
(2021)
(2021)
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as Self [archival]
(2021)
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
as Self
(2020)
Belushi
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
(2019)
I Hate Kids
as Psychic #4
(2019)
(2018)
King Cohen
as Self
(2018)
The Body
as Man in Bathroom
(2018)
The World Is Yours
as Couple
(2018)
Bergman: A Year in a Life
as Self
(2016)
(2015)
Tales of Halloween
as Jebediah Rex
(2015)
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
(2015)
(2015)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
as Self - Director
(2014)
Out of Print
as Self
(2014)
(2013)
Blast Vegas
as Salesman #1
(2013)
Trespassing Bergman
as Self
(2012)
(2012)
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
as Professor
(2012)
(2011)
American Grindhouse
as Himself
(2011)
(2011)
Nightmare Factory
as Self
(2011)
The Future of Fear
as Self
(2010)
(2010)
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
as Self
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
Vittorio D.
as Self
(2009)
(2009)
The Scenesters
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
(2009)
Tattoos: A Scarred History
as Self
(2008)
(2008)
Parasomnia
as Department Store Manager
(2008)
(2008)
(2007)
Bloodsucking Cinema
as Self
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2006)
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
Torrente 3: The Protector
as Arab Ambassador
(2005)
The Ax
as Père du copain de Maxime
(2005)
Torrente 3: The Protector
as Embajador árabe
(2005)
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
(2004)
(2004)
Spider-Man 2
as Doctor
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
as Self
(2004)
(2003)
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
as Self (archive footage)
(2002)
Forever Ealing
as Self
(2002)
Masters of Horror
as Self
(2002)
It's Black Entertainment
as Self
(2000)
The American Nightmare
as Self
(2000)
(1999)
(1999)
Diamonds
as Gambler
(1998)
The Abbey Road Story
as Self
(1998)
(1998)
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
as Self - Director
(1997)
Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self
(1997)
Laws of Deception
as Judge Trevino
(1997)
Quicksilver Highway
as Surgical Assistant
(1997)
Mad City
as Doctor
(1997)
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
as Self
(1996)
Vampirella
as Astronaut #1
(1996)
(1994)
The Silence of the Hams
as FBI Agent
(1994)
(1994)
The World of Jim Henson
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
(1992)
Venice/Venice
as Self
(1992)
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
as Dr. Edwards
(1992)
(1992)
Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician
(1990)
Darkman
as Physician
(1990)
Psycho IV: The Beginning
as Mike Calveccio
(1990)
Spontaneous Combustion
as Radio Technician
(1989)
(1987)
RoboCop
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
(1985)
Into the Night
as SAVAK
(1985)
B.B. King: Into the Night
as Self
(1984)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Leonard Winesop
(1983)
(1983)
Trading Places
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
(1982)
Eating Raoul
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
(1982)
Take One: Fear on Film
as Self
(1981)
An American Werewolf in London
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
(1980)
The Blues Brothers
as Trooper La Fong
(1979)
The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
(1979)
1941
as Mizerany
(1978)
Animal House
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
(1977)
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
(1975)
Death Race 2000
as Mechanic
(1973)
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
as Jake's Friend
(1973)
Schlock
as Schlock
(1971)
Red Sun
as Henchman (uncredited)
(1970)
Kelly's Heroes
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Crew
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
An American Werewolf in London
Original Film Writer, Executive Producer
(2025)
(2022)
Blue
Executive Producer
(2019)
I Hate Kids
Executive Producer
(2012)
Grabbers
Thanks
(2011)
Some Guy Who Kills People
Executive Producer
(2010)
Burke & Hare
Director
(2008)
In Sickness and in Health
Director
(2007)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Director, Producer
(2006)
Family
Director
(2006)
The Great Sketch Experiment
Director
(2004)
Slasher
Director, Writer
(2002)
The Kronenberg Chronicles
Director
(2001)
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Thanks
(2001)
The Lost World - Gladiator
Executive Producer
(1998)
Blues Brothers 2000
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(1998)
Susan's Plan
Director, Writer, Producer
(1998)
The Lost World
Executive Producer
(1997)
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Writer, Director, Producer
(1997)
An American Werewolf in Paris
Characters
(1996)
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
Executive Producer
(1996)
The Stupids
Director
(1995)
Here Come the Munsters
Executive Producer
(1995)
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Producer, Director
(1994)
Beverly Hills Cop III
Director
(1993)
Dangerous: The Short Films
Director
(1992)
Innocent Blood
Director
(1991)
Oscar
Director
(1990)
(1988)
Coming to America
Director
(1987)
Amazon Women on the Moon
Director, Executive Producer
(1986)
¡Three Amigos!
Director
(1986)
Fuzzbucket
Producer
(1985)
Into the Night
Director
(1985)
Spies Like Us
Director
(1985)
Clue
Executive Producer, Story
(1985)
(1985)
B.B. King: Into the Night
Director, Producer
(1983)
Trading Places
Director
(1983)
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Director, Writer, Producer
(1983)
(1982)
Coming Soon
Director, Producer, Writer
(1981)
An American Werewolf in London
Screenplay, Director
(1980)
The Blues Brothers
Director, Writer
(1978)
Animal House
Director
(1977)
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Director
(1973)
Schlock
Writer, Director
(1973)
My Name Is Nobody
Stunts
(1972)
Chato's Land
Stunts
(1968)
(1968)
(1966)