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