John Landis
Directing1950Chicago, 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.
Known For
Spider-Man 2
Doctor
RoboCop
Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers
Trooper La Fong
Trading Places
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Animal House
Cafeteria Dishwasher
Darkman
Physician
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Jake's Friend
Acting History
Future
Robot Dracula
as John
Under the Moon
as High School Principal
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
An American Werewolf in London
Original Film Writer
An American Werewolf in London
Executive Producer
2025
Being Eddie
as Self
The Vincent Price Legacy
as Himself
2023
Michael Jackson: Thriller 40
as Self
The Rise of the Comic Strip
as Self
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
as Stranger
2021
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
as Self
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as Self [archival]
The Movies That Made Us
TVas Self• 1 eps
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
TVDirector
2020
Belushi
as Self (archive footage)
2019
I Hate Kids
as Psychic #4
I Hate Kids
Executive Producer
2018
Bergman: A Year in a Life
as Self
The Body
as Man in Bathroom
The World Is Yours
as Couple
Eli Roth's History of Horror
TVas Self• 5 eps
2017
Face Off
TVas Guest Judge• 1 eps
2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
as Self - Director
Tales of Halloween
as Jebediah Rex
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
In Their Own Words
TVas Self
2014
2013
Blast Vegas
as Salesman #1
Trespassing Bergman
as Self
2012
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
as Professor
Holliston
TVas Himself• 2 eps
Bergman's Video
TVas Self - Filmmaker
Grabbers
Thanks
Franklin & Bash
TVDirector• 1 eps
2011
American Grindhouse
as Himself
Nightmare Factory
as Self
The Future of Fear
as Self
Some Guy Who Kills People
Executive Producer
2009
2008
2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
as Self
2006
2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
The Ax
as Maxime's Friend's Father
Torrente 3: The Protector
as Embajador árabe
Masters of Horror
TVDirector
Masters of Horror
TVWriter
2004
2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
as Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
2002
Masters of Horror
as Self
Forever Ealing
as Self
It's Black Entertainment
as Self
The Kronenberg Chronicles
Director
2001
The Lost World - Gladiator
Executive Producer
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Thanks
2000
The American Nightmare
as Self
1999
Diamonds
as Gambler
The Lost World
TVExecutive Producer
1998
The Abbey Road Story
as Self
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
as Self - Director
Blues Brothers 2000
Director
Blues Brothers 2000
Screenplay
Blues Brothers 2000
Producer
The Lost World
Executive Producer
Susan's Plan
Director
Susan's Plan
Writer
Susan's Plan
Producer
1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self
Quicksilver Highway
as Surgical Assistant
Mad City
as Doctor
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
as Self
Laws of Deception
as Judge Trevino
An American Werewolf in Paris
Characters
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Director
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Producer
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
TVProducer
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
TVDirector
1996
Vampirella
as Astronaut #1
Caroline in the City
TVas John Landis• 1 eps
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
Executive Producer
The Stupids
Director
1995
Eek! The Cat
TVas John Landis (voice)• 1 eps
Here Come the Munsters
Executive Producer
Sliders
TVProducer• 87 eps
1994
The Silence of the Hams
as FBI Agent
The World of Jim Henson
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
The Stand
TVas Russ Dorr• 1 eps
Beverly Hills Cop III
Director
Weird Science
TVProducer• 88 eps
1993
1992
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
as Dr. Edwards
Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician
Venice/Venice
as Self
Innocent Blood
Director
1990
Psycho IV: The Beginning
as Mike Calveccio
Spontaneous Combustion
as Radio Technician
Darkman
as Physician
Dream On
TVProducer• 120 eps
Dream On
TVDirector• 18 eps
1989
1988
Coming to America
Director
1987
RoboCop
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Amazon Women on the Moon
Director
Amazon Women on the Moon
Executive Producer
1986
¡Three Amigos!
Director
Fuzzbucket
Producer
1985
Into the Night
as SAVAK
B.B. King: Into the Night
as Self
Into the Night
Director
Spies Like Us
Director
B.B. King: Into the Night
Director
B.B. King: Into the Night
Producer
Clue
Story
Clue
Executive Producer
George Burns Comedy Week
TVDirector• 1 eps
1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Leonard Winesop
1983
Trading Places
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Trading Places
Director
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Director
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Producer
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Screenplay
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Director
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Writer
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Producer
1982
Take One: Fear on Film
as Self
Eating Raoul
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
Coming Soon
Director
Coming Soon
Writer
Coming Soon
Producer
1981
An American Werewolf in London
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
Screenplay
An American Werewolf in London
Director
1980
1979
The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
1941
as Mizerany
1978
Animal House
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
Animal House
Director
1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Director
1975
Death Race 2000
as Mechanic
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
TVas Michael• 1 eps
1973
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
as Jake's Friend
Schlock
as Schlock
Schlock
Director
Schlock
Writer
My Name Is Nobody
Stunts
1972
Chato's Land
Stunts
1971
Red Sun
as Henchman (uncredited)
1970
Kelly's Heroes
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Kelly's Heroes
Production Assistant
1968
1966