Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/3/1950
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
존 랜디스John David Landis
John Landis
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
Trading Places
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as Self
Spider-Man 2
as Doctor
RoboCop
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers
as Trooper La Fong
Trespassing Bergman
as Self
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
as Self
The Ax
as Maxime's Friend's Father
Red Sun
as Henchman (uncredited)
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
as Self
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
as Jake's Friend
Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
as Self
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
as Host / Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
An American Werewolf in London
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Venice/Venice
as Self
Kelly's Heroes
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Belushi
as Self (archive footage)
Diamonds
as Gambler
Career Timeline
2024
2023
2021
2019
2018
2015
2014
2012
2011
2010
2009
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
as Self
Vittorio D.
as Self
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
as Self
The Scenesters
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
as Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
as Self
Psychoville
Role unknown
The Face is Familiar
Role unknown
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self
2008
2007
2006
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
as Self
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
Role unknown
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
as Self
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Role unknown
2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as Self
Torrente 3: The Protector
as Arab Ambassador
Torrente 3: The Protector
as Embajador árabe
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
as Self
The Ax
as Maxime's Friend's Father
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
as Self
2004
2003
1999
1998
1997
1994
1992
Eek! The Cat
as John Landis (voice)
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
as Dr. Edwards
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Role unknown
Venice/Venice
as Self
Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
as Self
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
as Self