
John Landis
Known for Directing · 147 credits
- Born
- 1950-08-03 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- John David Landis · 约翰·兰迪斯
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
TV Shows (16)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Michael

Caroline in the City
1995
as John Landis

Dream On
1990
as Herb

The Stand
1994
as Russ Dorr

Eek! The Cat
1992
as John Landis (voice)

The Movies That Made Us
2019
as Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
as Self

Face Off
2011
as Guest Judge

The Real History of Science Fiction
2014
as Himself

Psychoville
2009

Holliston
2012
as Himself

British Film Forever
2007

In Their Own Words
2015
as Self

Bergman's Video
2012
as Self - Filmmaker
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
1992
as Self
Movies (131)

Trading Places
1983
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)

Thriller 40
2023
as Self

Spider-Man 2
2004
as Doctor

RoboCop
1987
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)

The Blues Brothers
1980
as Trooper La Fong

An American Werewolf in London
1981
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)

Animal House
1978
as Cafeteria Dishwasher

Sleepwalkers
1992
as Lab Technician

Kelly's Heroes
1970
as Sister Rosa Stigmata

1941
1979
as Mizerany

Darkman
1990
as Physician

Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
as Jake's Friend

Into the Night
1985
as SAVAK

Red Sun
1971
as Henchman (uncredited)

The Muppet Movie
1979
as Additional Muppet Performer

Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
as Mike Calveccio

Death Race 2000
1975
as Mechanic

The World Is Yours
2018
as Couple

The Body
2018
as Man in Bathroom

Eating Raoul
1982
as Man at Bank (uncredited)

American Grindhouse
2011
as Himself

The Ax
2005
as Maxime's Friend's Father

Mad City
1997
as Doctor

The Silence of the Hams
1994
as FBI Agent

Quicksilver Highway
1997
as Surgical Assistant

Tales of Halloween
2015
as Jebediah Rex

Trespassing Bergman
2013
as Self

Being Eddie
2025
as Self

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000
as Judge

The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011
as Self

Parasomnia
2008
as Department Store Manager

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
as Self

Vampirella
1996
as Astronaut #1

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
as Professor

Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Radio Technician

Torrente 3: The Protector
2005
as Embajador árabe

The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Leonard Winesop

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
as Self

Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
as Self

The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
as Self

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
as Self

Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
1992
as Dr. Edwards

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015
as Self - Director

Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009
as Self

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024
as Self

Blast Vegas
2013
as Salesman #1

Schlock
1973
as Schlock

It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self

Vittorio D.
2009
as Self

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012
as Self

Out of Print
2014
as Self

Diamonds
1999
as Gambler

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
1998
as Self - Director

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003
as Self (archive footage)

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998
as Self

I Am Alfred Hitchcock
2021
as Self

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018
as Self

Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
as Self

Belushi
2020
as Self (archive footage)

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024
as Self

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015
as Self

Stephen King's World of Horror
1989
as Self

The American Nightmare
2000
as Self

The Sci-Fi Boys
2006
as Self

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
1999
as Host / Self

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004
as Self

Forever Ealing
2002
as Self

The Face is Familiar
2009

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
as Self

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009
as Self

I Hate Kids
2019
as Psychic #4

The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)

Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004
as Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self

B.B. King: Into the Night
1985
as Self

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006
as Self

42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
2006
as Self

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009
as Self

Masters of Horror
2002
as Self

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021
as Self

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
as Self

On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
2025
as Self

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010
as Self

The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
1992
as Self
Bloodsucking Cinema
2007
as Self

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Self

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007
as Self
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
2009
as Self

Nightmare Factory
2011
as Self

Animal House: The Inside Story
2008
as Self

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
as Self

Laws of Deception
1997
as Judge Trevino

The Scenesters
2009
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005
as Self

The Rise of the Comic Strip
2023
as Self

Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
as Self

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015
as Self - Friend & Filmmaker

Robot Dracula
2026
as John

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
2004
as Self

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
as Self

Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
2004
as Self

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005
as Self

Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004
as Self

The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012

The Vincent Price Legacy
2025
as Himself

Venice/Venice
1992
as Self

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994
as Self

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010
as Self

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010
as Self

The Abbey Road Story
1998
as Self

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007
as Self
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003
as Himself

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996
as Self

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
as Self [archival]
The Future of Fear
2011
as Self

Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006
as Self
About 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. With 147 credits spanning from 1970 to 2026, John Landis has appeared in 131 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Landis Movies
- Trading Places (1983) — as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
- Thriller 40 (2023) — as Self
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) — as Doctor
- RoboCop (1987) — as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
- The Blues Brothers (1980) — as Trooper La Fong
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