John Landis

John Landis

Born August 03, 1950 (Age: 75) Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.
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.
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Filmography

The Rise of the Comic Strip

The Rise of the Comic Strip

2023 as Self Age: 72
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida

2021 as Self [archival] Age: 71
Deconstructing Dunning

Deconstructing Dunning

2016 as Age: 65
Tales of Halloween

Tales of Halloween

2015 as Jebediah Rex Age: 65
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features

The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features

2012 as Age: 62
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth

2010 as Self Age: 59
Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009 as Self Age: 58
The Return of the Living Dead:  The Decade of Darkness

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

2007 as Self Age: 56
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

2006 as Self Age: 56
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades

Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades

2006 as Age: 55
No Image

Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes

2006 as Age: 55
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style

(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style

2006 as Self Age: 55
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage

42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage

2006 as Self Age: 55
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound

Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound

2006 as Self Age: 55
Torrente 3: The Protector

Torrente 3: The Protector

2005 as Embajador árabe Age: 55
The Ax

The Ax

2005 as Maxime's Friend's Father Age: 54
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen

Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen

2004 as Self Age: 54
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004 as Doctor Age: 53
Mario Bava: Operazione paura

Mario Bava: Operazione paura

2004 as Self Age: 53
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River

2004 as Self Age: 53
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation

Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation

2004 as Self Age: 53
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003 as Self (archive footage) Age: 52
Forever Ealing

Forever Ealing

2002 as Self Age: 52
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

2002 as Self Age: 52
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment

2002 as Self Age: 51
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000 as Self Age: 50
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

2000 as Judge Age: 49
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

1998 as Self - Director Age: 48
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

1998 as Self Age: 48
The Abbey Road Story

The Abbey Road Story

1998 as Self Age: 47
Mad City

Mad City

1997 as Doctor Age: 47
Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

1997 as Self Age: 46
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R'

1997 as Self Age: 46
Quicksilver Highway

Quicksilver Highway

1997 as Surgical Assistant Age: 46
Laws of Deception

Laws of Deception

1997 as Judge Trevino Age: 46
Vampirella

Vampirella

1996 as Astronaut #1 Age: 46
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

1996 as Self Age: 45
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger

Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger

1992 as Dr. Edwards Age: 42
Venice/Venice

Venice/Venice

1992 as Self Age: 41
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

1992 as Lab Technician Age: 41
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team

The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team

1992 as Self Age: 41
Psycho IV: The Beginning

Psycho IV: The Beginning

1990 as Mike Calveccio Age: 40
Darkman

Darkman

1990 as Physician Age: 40
Spontaneous Combustion

Spontaneous Combustion

1990 as Radio Technician Age: 39
Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

1989 as Self Age: 38
RoboCop

RoboCop

1987 as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited) Age: 36
Into the Night

Into the Night

1985 as SAVAK Age: 34
B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

1985 as Self Age: 34
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984 as Leonard Winesop Age: 33
Trading Places

Trading Places

1983 as Man with Briefcase (uncredited) Age: 32
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981 as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited) Age: 31
The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980 as Trooper La Fong Age: 29
1941

1941

1979 as Mizerany Age: 29
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979 as Additional Muppet Performer Age: 28
Animal House

Animal House

1978 as Cafeteria Dishwasher Age: 27
Death Race 2000

Death Race 2000

1975 as Mechanic Age: 24
Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

1973 as Jake's Friend Age: 22
Schlock

Schlock

1973 as Schlock Age: 22
Kelly's Heroes

Kelly's Heroes

1970 as Sister Rosa Stigmata Age: 19