
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
- 2019 · The Movies That Made Us as Self
- 2018 · Eli Roth's History of Horror as Self
- 2018 · The Body as Man in Bathroom
- 2018 · King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen as Self
- 2014 · The Real History of Science Fiction as Himself
- 2011 · Face Off as Guest Judge
- 2009 · Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' as Self
- 2009 · The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story as Self
- 2007 · Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story as Self
- 2007 · Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman as Self
- 2006 · The Sci-Fi Boys as Self
- 2004 · Spider-Man 2 as Doctor
- 2002 · Masters of Horror as Self
- 2000 · Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby as Judge
- 1996 · Vampirella as Astronaut #1
- 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)
- 1983 · Trading Places as Man with Briefcase (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
- 1978 · Animal House as Cafeteria Dishwasher
- 1974 · The Six Million Dollar Man as Michael
- Future · The AckerMonster Chronicles! as
- 2021 · Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster as Self
- 2021 · I Am Alfred Hitchcock as Self
- 2020 · Belushi as Self (archive footage)
- 2018 · Bergman: A Year in a Life as Self
- 2015 · Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex as Self
- 2015 · Tales of Halloween as Jebediah Rex
- 2013 · Blast Vegas as Salesman #1
- 2012 · Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader as Professor
- 2012 · Holliston as Himself
- 2011 · American Grindhouse as Himself
- 2010 · Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. as Self
- 2009 · Vittorio D. 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 · Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 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 · Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River as Self
- 2002 · Forever Ealing as Self
- 2002 · It's Black Entertainment as Self
- 1998 · The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion as Self - Director
- 1998 · The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' as Self
- 1998 · The Abbey Road Story as Self
- 1997 · Mad City as Doctor
- 1997 · Laws of Deception as Judge Trevino
- 1996 · Abbott & Costello Meet Biography as Self
- 1990 · Psycho IV: The Beginning as Mike Calveccio
- 1985 · Into the Night as SAVAK
- 1983 · Making Michael Jackson's Thriller as Self
- 1979 · The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
- 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
- Future · Robot Dracula as John
- 2024 · Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters as Self
- 2024 · The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee as Self
- 2023 · Thriller 40 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 · Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf 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 · Out of Print as Self
- 2014 · Remembering 'Dead of Night' as
- 2013 · Trespassing Bergman as Self
- 2012 · Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as Self
- 2012 · The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features as
- 2012 · Bergman's Video as Self - Filmmaker
- 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 Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry 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
- 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 · Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes as
- 2006 · Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades 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 · Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures as Self
- 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)
- 2000 · The American Nightmare as Self
- 1999 · Diamonds as Gambler
- 1999 · Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' as Host / Self
- 1997 · Who Is Henry Jaglom? as Self
- 1997 · Hollywood Rated 'R' as Self
- 1997 · Quicksilver Highway as Surgical Assistant
- 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 · Spontaneous Combustion as Radio Technician
- 1985 · B.B. King: Into the Night as Self
- Future · Under the Moon as High School Principal
- 1989 · Stephen King's World of Horror as Self
- 1984 · The Muppets Take Manhattan as Leonard Winesop
- 1982 · Eating Raoul as Man at Bank (uncredited)
- 1982 · Take One: Fear on Film as Self