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John Landis

Personal Info

Born: 1950-08-03

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For: Directing

Also Known As:
์กด ๋žœ๋””์Šค

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.

Acting (Movies)

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers

Trooper La Fong
1980
7.7

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Self
2021
7.0

The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams

FBI Agent
1994
4.9

Into the Night
Into the Night

SAVAK
1985
6.5

Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Self
1997
5.1

The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie

TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
1977
6.2

Blast Vegas
Blast Vegas

Salesman #1
2013
3.5

Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes

Sister Rosa Stigmata
1970
7.4

Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Jake's Friend
1973
5.7

Red Sun
Red Sun

Henchman (uncredited)
1971
6.9

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London

Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
1981
7.4

Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception

Judge Trevino
1997
3.5

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

Self [archival]
2021
7.0

The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan

Leonard Winesop
1984
6.6

Darkman
Darkman

Physician
1990
6.4

Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000

Mechanic
1975
6.1

Psycho IV: The Beginning
Psycho IV: The Beginning

Mike Calveccio
1990
5.7

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth

Self
2010
7.0

Eating Raoul
Eating Raoul

Man at Bank (uncredited)
1982
6.5

Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula

John
0.0

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'

Self
2009
7.2

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self
2008
7.0

Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion

Radio Technician
1990
4.7

Parasomnia
Parasomnia

Department Store Manager
2008
5.1

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!

Self
2010
6.7

American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse

Himself
2011
6.8

Schlock
Schlock

Schlock
1973
5.6

The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys

Self
2006
7.0

RoboCop
RoboCop

Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
1987
7.3

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Self
2011
5.6

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

Self
2008
6.4

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Self
2005
9.5

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Self
2012
7.4

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

Self
1983
8.9

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

Self
2006
4.9

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Host / Self
1999
6.9

Venice/Venice
Venice/Venice

Self
1992
6.5

Bloodsucking Cinema

Self
2007
5.0

The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar

2009
2.0

Forever Ealing
Forever Ealing

Self
2002
6.8

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

Self
2024
7.6

Animal House
Animal House

Cafeteria Dishwasher
1978
7.0

Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory

Self
2011
7.3

Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com

Self
2009
5.8

42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage

Self
2006
6.0

An American Filmmaker in London
An American Filmmaker in London

Self
2019
0.0

Under the Moon

High School Principal
0.0

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.

Self
2010
7.0

The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T

Stranger
2023
10.0

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

Self
2007
9.0

Edgar G. Ulmer โ€“ Der Mann im Off
Edgar G. Ulmer โ€“ Der Mann im Off

Self
2004
6.8

Thriller 40
Thriller 40

Self
2023
8.5

Out of Print
Out of Print

Self
2014
5.7

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

Self
2005
0.0

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry

Self
2010
6.0

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

Self
2009
6.0

The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare

Self
2000
7.0

Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween

Jebediah Rex
2015
5.7

Vampirella
Vampirella

Astronaut #1
1996
3.9

Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2

Doctor
2004
7.3

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

Self - Friend & Filmmaker
2015
7.0

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

Self
2007
6.0

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River

Self
2004
7.0

Diamonds
Diamonds

Gambler
1999
5.3

Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger

Dr. Edwards
1992
4.5

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory

2016
7.2

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Self
2015
7.2

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Self - Director
2015
6.6

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

Self
1996
0.0

Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film

Self
1982
7.0

Torrente 3: The Protector
Torrente 3: The Protector

Arab Ambassador
2005
5.4

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Self
2004
10.0

Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes

2006
0.0

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

Self
2006
7.5

Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades

2006
0.0

Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror

Self
1989
8.0

King Cohen
King Cohen

Self
2018
6.6

Quicksilver Highway
Quicksilver Highway

Surgical Assistant
1997
5.0

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Self
2007
6.8

Mad City
Mad City

Doctor
1997
6.2

Vittorio D.
Vittorio D.

Self
2009
6.3

Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Mario Bava: Operazione paura

Self
2004
6.0

David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen

Self
2010
0.0

The Abbey Road Story
The Abbey Road Story

Self
1998
0.0

Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman

Self
2013
6.6

B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night

Self
1985
8.2

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

Self
1994
0.0

Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror

Self
2002
7.7

The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team

Self
1992
0.0

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

Self
2007
7.7

I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids

Psychic #4
2019
5.8

The Ax
The Ax

Pรจre du copain de Maxime
2005
6.9

It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment

Self
2002
8.0

Torrente 3: The Protector
Torrente 3: The Protector

Embajador รกrabe
2005
5.4

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf

Self
2019
0.0

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

Self (archive footage)
2003
8.9

Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers

Lab Technician
1992
6.0

The Body
The Body

Man in Bathroom
2018
6.3

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader

Professor
2012
5.5

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

Self
1998
5.0

Trading Places
Trading Places

Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
1983
7.2

Remembering 'Dead of Night'

2014
6.5

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

Self - Director
1998
7.0

The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie

Additional Muppet Performer
1979
7.2

The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson

Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
1994
7.3

Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation

Self
2004
0.0

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

Self
2009
7.3

1941
1941

Mizerany
1979
5.8

Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story

Self
2008
4.0

Belushi
Belushi

Self (archive footage)
2020
6.9

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

Self
2006
4.5

The Perfect Scary Movie

Self
2005
7.5

The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features

2012
10.0

I Am Alfred Hitchcock
I Am Alfred Hitchcock

Self
2021
7.1

Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Self
1997
6.6

The World Is Yours
The World Is Yours

Couple
2018
6.7

The Scenesters
The Scenesters

Judge Paxton B. Johnson
2009
4.9

The Future of Fear

Self
2011
0.0

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Self
2024
8.5

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

Judge
2000
5.7

Bergman: A Year in a Life
Bergman: A Year in a Life

Self
2018
7.4

Tattoos: A Scarred History
Tattoos: A Scarred History

Self
2009
0.0

RKO Production 601: The Making of โ€œKong, the Eighth Wonder of the Worldโ€
RKO Production 601: The Making of โ€œKong, the Eighth Wonder of the Worldโ€

Self
2008
0.0

Directing

Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III

Director
1994
5.9

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers

Director
1980
7.7

Trading Places
Trading Places

Director
1983
7.2

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London

Director
1981
7.4

Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon

Director
1987
5.9

HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II

Director
1997
8.6

Into the Night
Into the Night

Director
1985
6.5

Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000

Director
1998
5.3

The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie

Director
1977
6.2

Oscar
Oscar

Director
1991
6.3

ยกThree Amigos!
ยกThree Amigos!

Director
1986
6.3

Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us

Director
1985
6.2

Animal House
Animal House

Director
1978
7.0

Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood

Director
1992
6.1

Coming to America
Coming to America

Director
1988
6.9

Slasher
Slasher

Director
2004
6.6

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Director
2007
6.8

The Stupids
The Stupids

Director
1996
4.7

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Director
1985
7.7

Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare

Director
2010
6.1

Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan

Director
1998
4.8

Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller

Director
1983
8.2

Schlock
Schlock

Director
1973
5.6

The Kronenberg Chronicles
The Kronenberg Chronicles

Director
2002
0.0

Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie

Director
1983
6.5

Family
Family

Director
2006
7.0

In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health

Director
2008
0.0

Coming Soon
Coming Soon

Director
1982
6.3

The Great Sketch Experiment

Director
2006
7.0

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

Director
1995
8.4

B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night

Director
1985
8.2

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Director
1990
6.0

Dangerous: The Short Films
Dangerous: The Short Films

Director
1993
8.2

Deer Woman
Deer Woman

Director
2005
0.0

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

Director
1997
5.6

Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror

Director
2005
7.2

Fear Itself
Fear Itself

Director
2008
6.8

George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week

Director
1985
0.0

Dream On
Dream On

Director
1990
6.9

Psych
Psych

Director
2006
7.9

Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash

Director
2011
7.2

Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten

Director
2021
8.3

Writing

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London

Screenplay
1981
7.4

HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II

Writer
1997
8.6

Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000

Screenplay
1998
5.3

An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris

Characters
1997
6.0

Clue
Clue

Story
1985
7.2

Schlock
Schlock

Writer
1973
5.6

Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan

Writer
1998
4.8

Slasher
Slasher

Writer
2004
6.6

An American Werewolf in London

Original Film Writer
0.0

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers

Writer
1980
7.7

Coming Soon
Coming Soon

Writer
1982
6.3

Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller

Screenplay
1983
8.2

Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie

Writer
1983
6.5

Freddie Rider's Thriller
Freddie Rider's Thriller

Book
2025
0.0

Deer Woman
Deer Woman

Writer
2005
0.0

Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror

Writer
2005
7.2

Production

Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000

Producer
1998
5.3

The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas

Executive Producer
1996
5.3

Clue
Clue

Executive Producer
1985
7.2

Some Guy Who Kills People
Some Guy Who Kills People

Executive Producer
2011
6.0

Fuzzbucket
Fuzzbucket

Producer
1986
5.7

HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II

Producer
1997
8.6

The Lost World
The Lost World

Executive Producer
1998
4.8

Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller

Producer
1983
8.2

Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan

Producer
1998
4.8

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Producer
2007
6.8

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

Producer
1983
8.9

I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids

Executive Producer
2019
5.8

Here Come the Munsters
Here Come the Munsters

Executive Producer
1995
5.2

Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes

Executive Producer
0.0

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

Producer
1995
8.4

B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night

Producer
1985
8.2

The Lost World - Gladiator
The Lost World - Gladiator

Executive Producer
2001
0.0

An American Werewolf in London

Executive Producer
0.0

Coming Soon
Coming Soon

Producer
1982
6.3

Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon

Executive Producer
1987
5.9

Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie

Producer
1983
6.5

Sliders
Sliders

Producer
1995
7.6

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

Producer
1997
5.6

Weird Science
Weird Science

Producer
1994
6.7

Dream On
Dream On

Producer
1990
6.9

The Lost World
The Lost World

Executive Producer
1999
7.2

Crew

Grabbers
Grabbers

Thanks
2012
6.1

The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade

Stunts
1968
6.1

Chato's Land
Chato's Land

Stunts
1972
6.6

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Stunts
1966
8.5

My Name Is Nobody
My Name Is Nobody

Stunts
1973
7.3

Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic

Thanks
2001
2.3

Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West

Stunts
1968
8.3

Acting (TV Shows)

Dream On
Dream On

Herb
1990
6.9

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
5.4

Psychoville
Psychoville

2009
6.8

The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man

Michael
1974
7.3

Eek! The Cat
Eek! The Cat

John Landis (voice)
1992
6.8

Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy

Self
1992
0.0

The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us

Self
2019
7.2

Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror

Self
2018
6.6

Holliston
Holliston

Himself
2012
6.0

Face Off
Face Off

Guest Judge
2011
7.1

The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction

Himself
2014
6.9

Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City

John Landis
1995
6.4

Bergman's Video
Bergman's Video

Self - Filmmaker
2012
0.0

The Stand
The Stand

Russ Dorr
1994
6.8

In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words

Self
2015
0.0