JOHN LANDIS

John Landis
John Landis
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 3, 1950
Place of Birth: 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.

Filmography

Starring

2025·
Being Eddie
Self
2025·
The Vincent Price Legacy
Himself
TBA·
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
2024·
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Self
2023·
The Rise of the Comic Strip
Self
2023·
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
Stranger
2021·
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Self
2020·
Belushi
Self (archive footage)
2019·
The Movies That Made Us
Self
2019·
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Self
2019·
I Hate Kids
Psychic #4
2018·
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
2018·
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Self
2018·
The World Is Yours
Couple
2018·
The Body
Man in Bathroom
2018·
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Self
2016·
Deconstructing Dunning
2015·
In Their Own Words
Self
2014·
The Real History of Science Fiction
Himself
2014·
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2013·
Trespassing Bergman
Self
2012·
Bergman's Video
Self - Filmmaker
2012·
Holliston
Himself
2012·
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012·
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Professor
2011·
Face Off
Guest Judge
2011·
The Future of Fear
Self
2010·
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
Self
2009·
Psychoville
2009·
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
2009·
The Scenesters
Judge Paxton B. Johnson
2009·
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self
2009·
Vittorio D.
Self
2008·
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self
2008·
Animal House: The Inside Story
Self
2007·
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Self
2007·
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
2006·
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self
2005·
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Self
2005·
The Perfect Scary Movie
Self
2005·
Torrente 3: The Protector
Embajador árabe
2005·
The Ax
Maxime's Friend's Father
2004·
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Self
2004·
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Self
2003·
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Himself
2003·
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
2003·
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Self (archive footage)
2002·
It's Black Entertainment
Self
2002·
Masters of Horror
Self
2000·
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Judge
1998·
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Director
1998·
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Self
1998·
The Abbey Road Story
Self
1997·
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self
1997·
Mad City
Doctor
1997·
Quicksilver Highway
Surgical Assistant
1995·
Caroline in the City
John Landis
1994·
The Stand
Russ Dorr
1994·
The World of Jim Henson
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
1994·
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
Self
1992·
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Self
1992·
Eek! The Cat
John Landis (voice)
1992·
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992·
Sleepwalkers
Lab Technician
1992·
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
Self
1990·
Dream On
Herb
1989·
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
1985·
B.B. King: Into the Night
Self
1983·
Trading Places
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
1979·
1941
Mizerany
1979·
The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
1974·
The Six Million Dollar Man
Michael
TBA·
Under the Moon
High School Principal
2024·
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Self
2023·
Thriller 40
Self
2019·
An American Filmmaker in London
Self
2016·
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2015·
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Self - Director
2015·
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
2015·
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Self - Friend & Filmmaker
2015·
Tales of Halloween
Jebediah Rex
2014·
Out of Print
Self
2011·
Nightmare Factory
Self
2010·
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self
2010·
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Self
2009·
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Self
2009·
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Self
2009·
The Face is Familiar
2007·
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self
2007·
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
2007·
Bloodsucking Cinema
Self
2006·
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
Self
2006·
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006·
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006·
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
Self
2005·
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Self
2004·
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Self
2004·
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Self
2004·
Spider-Man 2
Doctor
2004·
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Self
2002·
Forever Ealing
Self
2000·
The American Nightmare
Self
1999·
Diamonds
Gambler
1996·
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Self
1996·
Vampirella
Astronaut #1
1992·
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
Dr. Edwards
1982·
Take One: Fear on Film
Self
1978·
Animal House
Cafeteria Dishwasher
TBA·
Robot Dracula
John
2021·
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Self [archival]
2021·
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self
2013·
Blast Vegas
Salesman #1
2012·
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self
2011·
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self
2011·
American Grindhouse
Himself
2010·
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
2010·
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Self
2009·
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Self
2008·
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Self
2008·
Parasomnia
Department Store Manager
2008·
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
2006·
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Self
2006·
The Sci-Fi Boys
Self
2005·
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self
1999·
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Host / Self
1997·
Laws of Deception
Judge Trevino
1997·
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self
1994·
The Silence of the Hams
FBI Agent
1992·
Venice/Venice
Self
1990·
Spontaneous Combustion
Radio Technician
1990·
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Mike Calveccio
1990·
Darkman
Physician
1987·
RoboCop
Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
1985·
Into the Night
SAVAK
1984·
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Leonard Winesop
1983·
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Self
1982·
Eating Raoul
Man at Bank (uncredited)
1981·
An American Werewolf in London
Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
1980·
The Blues Brothers
Trooper La Fong
1977·
The Kentucky Fried Movie
TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
1975·
Death Race 2000
Mechanic
1973·
Schlock
Schlock
1973·
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Jake's Friend
1971·
Red Sun
Henchman (uncredited)
1970·
Kelly's Heroes
Sister Rosa Stigmata

Production

2021·
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Director
2012·
Grabbers
Thanks
2011·
Franklin & Bash
Director
TBA·
An American Werewolf in London
Executive Producer, Original Film Writer
TBA·
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
2019·
I Hate Kids
Executive Producer
2011·
Some Guy Who Kills People
Executive Producer
2010·
Burke & Hare
Director
2008·
Fear Itself
Director
2008·
In Sickness and in Health
Director
2007·
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Producer, Director
2006·
Psych
Director
2006·
The Great Sketch Experiment
Director
2006·
Family
Director
2005·
Masters of Horror
Writer, Director
2004·
Slasher
Writer, Director
2002·
The Kronenberg Chronicles
Director
2001·
The Lost World - Gladiator
Executive Producer
2001·
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Thanks
1999·
The Lost World
Executive Producer
1998·
Susan's Plan
Producer, Writer, Director
1998·
The Lost World
Executive Producer
1998·
Blues Brothers 2000
Producer, Screenplay, Director
1997·
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Director, Producer
1997·
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Producer, Director, Writer
1997·
An American Werewolf in Paris
Characters
1996·
The Stupids
Director
1996·
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
Executive Producer
1995·
Sliders
Producer
1995·
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Director, Producer
1995·
Here Come the Munsters
Executive Producer
1994·
Weird Science
Producer
1994·
Beverly Hills Cop III
Director
1993·
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Director
1992·
Innocent Blood
Director
1991·
Oscar
Director
1990·
Dream On
Director, Producer
1990·
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Director
1988·
Coming to America
Director
1987·
Amazon Women on the Moon
Executive Producer, Director
1986·
Fuzzbucket
Producer
1986·
¡Three Amigos!
Director
1985·
George Burns Comedy Week
Director
1985·
B.B. King: Into the Night
Producer, Director
1985·
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Director
1985·
Clue
Story, Executive Producer
1985·
Spies Like Us
Director
1985·
Into the Night
Director
1983·
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Producer, Writer, Director
1983·
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Screenplay, Producer, Director
1983·
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Producer
1983·
Trading Places
Director
1982·
Coming Soon
Writer, Producer, Director
1981·
An American Werewolf in London
Director, Screenplay
1980·
The Blues Brothers
Writer, Director
1978·
Animal House
Director
1977·
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Director
1973·
My Name Is Nobody
Stunts
1973·
Schlock
Director, Writer
1972·
Chato's Land
Stunts
1970·
Kelly's Heroes
Production Assistant
1968·
Once Upon a Time in the West
Stunts
1968·
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Stunts
1966·
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Stunts