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John Landis

John Landis

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.

Born

Aug 03, 1950

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Directing

Movies

132 acting

76 crew

Popularity

1.2

movie

Known For

Trading Places

Trading Places

1983

as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004

as Doctor
RoboCop

RoboCop

1987

as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980

as Trooper La Fong
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

1992

as Lab Technician
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981

as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Animal House

Animal House

1978

as Cafeteria Dishwasher
Death Race 2000

Death Race 2000

1975

as Mechanic
Darkman

Darkman

1990

as Physician
Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

1973

as Jake's Friend
Trading Places
Trading Places
1983 • as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2
2004 • as Doctor
★ 7.3
RoboCop
RoboCop
1987 • as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
★ 7.4
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
1980 • as Trooper La Fong
★ 7.7
Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers
1992 • as Lab Technician
★ 6.1
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
1981 • as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
★ 7.4
Animal House
Animal House
1978 • as Cafeteria Dishwasher
★ 7.0
Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000
1975 • as Mechanic
★ 6.1
Darkman
Darkman
1990 • as Physician
★ 6.4
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973 • as Jake's Friend
★ 5.7
Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes
1970 • as Sister Rosa Stigmata
★ 7.4
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979 • as Additional Muppet Performer
★ 7.2
1941
1941
1979 • as Mizerany
★ 5.8
Into the Night
Into the Night
1985 • as SAVAK
★ 6.5
The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977 • as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
★ 6.2
Thriller 40
Thriller 40
2023 • as Self
★ 8.5
Eating Raoul
Eating Raoul
1982 • as Man at Bank (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Mad City
Mad City
1997 • as Doctor
★ 6.2
Red Sun
Red Sun
1971 • as Henchman (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The Body
The Body
2018 • as Man in Bathroom
★ 6.3
Belushi
Belushi
2020 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 • as Leonard Winesop
★ 6.6
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990 • as Mike Calveccio
★ 5.7
Torrente 3: The Protector
Torrente 3: The Protector
2005 • as Embajador árabe
★ 5.3
Being Eddie
Being Eddie
2025 • as Self
★ 7.0
The World Is Yours
The World Is Yours
2018 • as Couple
★ 6.7
American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse
2011 • as Himself
★ 6.7
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
1994 • as FBI Agent
★ 4.9
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010 • as Self
★ 6.6
The Ax
The Ax
2005 • as Maxime's Friend's Father
★ 6.9
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009 • as Self
★ 7.3
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015 • as Self - Director
★ 6.6
Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween
2015 • as Jebediah Rex
★ 5.7
Parasomnia
Parasomnia
2008 • as Department Store Manager
★ 5.0
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007 • as Self
★ 6.8
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
1994 • as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
★ 7.3
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012 • as Professor
★ 5.4
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018 • as Self
★ 7.4
I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids
2019 • as Psychic #4
★ 5.8
Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
2013 • as Self
★ 6.6
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000 • as Self
★ 6.8
Vampirella
Vampirella
1996 • as Astronaut #1
★ 3.8
The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006 • as Self
★ 7.0
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
2021 • as Self
★ 7.3
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
2002 • as Self
★ 8.0
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
1998 • as Self - Director
★ 7.0
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018 • as Self
★ 6.4
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 5.0
Forever Ealing
Forever Ealing
2002 • as Self
★ 6.8
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005 • as Self
★ 7.5
The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar
2009
★ 2.0
Schlock
Schlock
1973 • as Schlock
★ 5.6
Quicksilver Highway
Quicksilver Highway
1997 • as Surgical Assistant
★ 5.0
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
1989 • as Self
★ 8.0
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004 • as Self
★ 6.0
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011 • as Self
★ 5.6
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
1992 • as Dr. Edwards
★ 4.2
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012 • as Self
★ 7.4
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009 • as Self
★ 6.7
Diamonds
Diamonds
1999 • as Gambler
★ 5.1
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004 • as Self
★ 7.0
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021 • as Self
★ 7.0
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008 • as Self
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000 • as Judge
★ 5.5
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024 • as Self
★ 8.2
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
1999 • as Host / Self
★ 6.9
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024 • as Self
★ 7.5
Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film
1982 • as Self
★ 7.0
The Scenesters
The Scenesters
2009 • as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
★ 4.9
Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula
2026 • as John
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 • as Self
★ 7.2
Vittorio D.
Vittorio D.
2009 • as Self
★ 6.3
Out of Print
Out of Print
2014 • as Self
★ 5.7
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
2011 • as Self
★ 7.2
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016
★ 6.0
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007 • as Self
★ 7.8
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007 • as Self
★ 9.0
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
1990 • as Radio Technician
★ 4.7
Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception
1997 • as Judge Trevino
★ 3.0
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008 • as Self
★ 6.6
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009 • as Self
★ 6.0
Venice/Venice
Venice/Venice
1992 • as Self
★ 6.5
B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985 • as Self
★ 8.2
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009 • as Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994 • as Self
Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story
2008 • as Self
★ 4.0
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005 • as Self
★ 9.5
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997 • as Self
★ 4.8
Blast Vegas
Blast Vegas
2013 • as Salesman #1
★ 3.4
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
2025 • as Self
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008 • as Self
★ 6.1
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997 • as Self
★ 6.6
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015 • as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
★ 7.0
movie
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003 • as Himself
movie
Bloodsucking Cinema
2007 • as Self
★ 5.0
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006 • as Self
★ 4.5
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983 • as Self
★ 8.9
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005 • as Self
★ 8.0
movie
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
★ 1.0
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998 • as Self
★ 5.0
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012
★ 10.0
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 8.9
The Vincent Price Legacy
The Vincent Price Legacy
2025 • as Himself
★ 9.0
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996 • as Self
movie
The Future of Fear
2011 • as Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010 • as Self
★ 6.0
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
2004 • as Self
The Abbey Road Story
The Abbey Road Story
1998 • as Self
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
2002 • as Self
★ 7.7
movie
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
2009 • as Self
★ 5.8
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007 • as Self
★ 6.0
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
2006 • as Self
★ 6.0
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]
★ 7.0
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
1992 • as Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006 • as Self
★ 4.9
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010 • as Self
★ 7.0
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019 • as Self
Deconstructing Dunning
Deconstructing Dunning
2016
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005 • as Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010 • as Self
★ 7.0
movie
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
2010 • as Self
The Rise of the Comic Strip
The Rise of the Comic Strip
2023 • as Self
movie
Under the Moon
• as High School Principal
An American Filmmaker in London
An American Filmmaker in London
2019 • as Self
movie
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2014
★ 6.5
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
2004 • as Self
★ 7.0
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
2006 • as Self
★ 7.5
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
2023 • as Stranger
★ 10.0
Black or White
Black or White
1991 • as Director (uncredited)
★ 8.5