John Landis

Directing

John Landis

Born 3 August 1950 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · 76

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.

Known for

Highlights

Spider-Man 22004 · Film · Doctor
The Blues Brothers1980 · Film · Trooper La Fong
RoboCop1987 · Film · Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Trading Places1983 · Film · Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Coming to America1988 · Film · Director

Filmography

Movies

75 films

Robot Dracula2026 · Film · John
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T2023 · Film · Stranger
I Hate Kids2019 · Film · Psychic #4
The Body2018 · Film · Man in Bathroom
The World Is Yours2018 · Film · Couple
Deconstructing Dunning2016 · Film
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory2016 · Film
Tales of Halloween2015 · Film · Jebediah Rex
Wrestling Isn't Wrestling2015 · Film · Therapist
Blast Vegas2013 · Film · Salesman #1
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader2012 · Film · Professor
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features2012 · Film
Burke & Hare2010 · Film · Director
The Scenesters2009 · Film · Judge Paxton B. Johnson
The Face is Familiar2009 · Film
Parasomnia2008 · Film · Department Store Manager
In Sickness and in Health2008 · Film · Director
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · Film · Director
Family2006 · Film · Director
Deer Woman2006 · Film · Director
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades2006 · Film
Torrente 3: The Protector2005 · Film · Embajador árabe
The Ax2005 · Film · Maxime's Friend's Father
Spider-Man 22004 · Film · Doctor
Slasher2004 · Film · Director
The Kronenberg Chronicles2002 · Film · Director
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby2000 · Film · Judge
Diamonds1999 · Film · Gambler
Susan's Plan1998 · Film · Director
Blues Brothers 20001998 · Film · Director
Mad City1997 · Film · Doctor
HIStory on Film, Volume II1997 · Film · Writer
Quicksilver Highway1997 · Film · Surgical Assistant
Laws of Deception1997 · Film · Judge Trevino
Vampirella1996 · Film · Astronaut #1
The Stupids1996 · Film · Director
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory1995 · Film · Director
Beverly Hills Cop III1994 · Film · Director
The Silence of the Hams1994 · Film · FBI Agent
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films1993 · Film · Director
Innocent Blood1992 · Film · Director
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger1992 · Film · Dr. Edwards
Sleepwalkers1992 · Film · Lab Technician
Michael Jackson's Black or White1991 · Film · Director (cameo) (uncredited)
Oscar1991 · Film · Director
Psycho IV: The Beginning1990 · Film · Mike Calveccio
Darkman1990 · Film · Physician
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration1990 · Film · Director
Spontaneous Combustion1989 · Film · Radio Technician
Coming to America1988 · Film · Director
Amazon Women on the Moon1987 · Film · Director
RoboCop1987 · Film · Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
¡Three Amigos!1986 · Film · Director
Clue1985 · Film · Story
Spies Like Us1985 · Film · Director
Into the Night1985 · Film · SAVAK
B.B. King: Into the Night1985 · Film · Director
The Muppets Take Manhattan1984 · Film · Leonard Winesop
Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · Film · Director
Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · Film · Director
Trading Places1983 · Film · Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Eating Raoul1982 · Film · Man at Bank (uncredited)
Coming Soon1982 · Film · Director
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Making an American Werewolf in London1981 · Film
The Blues Brothers1980 · Film · Trooper La Fong
19411979 · Film · Mizerany
The Muppet Movie1979 · Film · Additional Muppet Performer
Animal House1978 · Film · Cafeteria Dishwasher
The Kentucky Fried Movie1977 · Film · TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Death Race 20001975 · Film · Mechanic
Battle for the Planet of the Apes1973 · Film · Jake's Friend
Schlock1973 · Film · Schlock
Red Sun1971 · Film · Henchman (uncredited)
Kelly's Heroes1970 · Film · Sister Rosa Stigmata

Filmography

Series

16 shows

Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten2021 · Series · Director
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Director
Face Off2011 · Series · Guest Judge
Psychoville2009 · Series
Fear Itself2008 · Series · Director
British Film Forever2007 · Series
Psych2006 · Series · Director
The Boondocks2005 · Series · Counseling Group Leader (voice)
Masters of Horror2005 · Series · Writer
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show1997 · Series · Director
Caroline in the City1995 · Series · John Landis
The Stand1994 · Series · Russ Dorr
Eek! The Cat1992 · Series · John Landis (voice)
Dream On1990 · Series · Herb
George Burns Comedy Week1985 · Series · Director
The Six Million Dollar Man1974 · Series · Michael