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.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Aug 3, 1950 · 76 years old
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Credits
- 151 as cast · 91 as crew
- Best known for
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- Popularity
- 2.4
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
Himself2026
Robot Dracula
John2026
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
Self2025
Being Eddie
Self2025
The Vincent Price Legacy
Himself2025
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Self2024
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Self2024
Thriller 40
Self2023
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
Stranger2023
The Rise of the Comic Strip
Self2023
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Self [archival]2021
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self2021
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Self2021
Belushi
Self (archive footage)2020
The Movies That Made Us
Self2019
An American Filmmaker in London
Self2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Self2019
I Hate Kids
Psychic #42019
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self2018
The Body
Man in Bathroom2018
The World Is Yours
Couple2018
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Self2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Self2018
Deconstructing Dunning
2016
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self2015
Tales of Halloween
Jebediah Rex2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Self - Director2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Self - Friend & Filmmaker2015
In Their Own Words
Self2015
Wrestling Isn't Wrestling
Therapist2015
Out of Print
Self2014
The Real History of Science Fiction
Himself2014
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2014
Trespassing Bergman
Self2013
Blast Vegas
Salesman #12013
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self2012
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Professor2012
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012
Bergman's Video
Self - Filmmaker2012
Holliston
Himself2012
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self2011
The Future of Fear
Self2011
Nightmare Factory
Self2011
American Grindhouse
Himself2011
Face Off
Guest Judge2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Self2010
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Self2010
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
Self2010
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Self2009
Vittorio D.
Self2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Self2009
The Scenesters
Judge Paxton B. Johnson2009
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Self2009
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self2009
Psychoville
2009
The Face is Familiar
2009
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self2009
Parasomnia
Department Store Manager2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
Self2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Self2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Self2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Self2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self2007
British Film Forever
2007
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self2007
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self2006
The Sci-Fi Boys
Self2006
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
Self2006
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
Self2006
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Self2006
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006
The Boondocks
Counseling Group Leader (voice)2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
Self2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self2005
Torrente 3: The Protector
Embajador árabe2005
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Self2005
The Ax
Maxime's Friend's Father2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Self2005
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Self2004
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Self2004
Spider-Man 2
Doctor2004
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Self2004
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Self2004
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Self2004
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Self (archive footage)2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Himself2003
Forever Ealing
Self2002
Masters of Horror
Self2002
It's Black Entertainment
Self2002
The American Nightmare
Self2000
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Judge2000
Diamonds
Gambler1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Host / Self1999
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Director1998
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Self1998
The Abbey Road Story
Self1998
Mad City
Doctor1997
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self1997
Quicksilver Highway
Surgical Assistant1997
Laws of Deception
Judge Trevino1997
Vampirella
Astronaut #11996
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Self1996
Caroline in the City
John Landis1995
The World of Jim Henson
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)1994
The Stand
Russ Dorr1994
The Silence of the Hams
FBI Agent1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
Self1994
Eek! The Cat
John Landis (voice)1992
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
Dr. Edwards1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Sleepwalkers
Lab Technician1992
Venice/Venice
Self1992
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Self1992
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
Self1992
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Mike Calveccio1990
Darkman
Physician1990
Dream On
Herb1990
Spontaneous Combustion
Radio Technician1989
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self1989
RoboCop
Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)1987
Into the Night
SAVAK1985
B.B. King: Into the Night
Self1985
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Leonard Winesop1984
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Self1983
Trading Places
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)1983
Eating Raoul
Man at Bank (uncredited)1982
Take One: Fear on Film
Self1982
An American Werewolf in London
Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)1981
Making an American Werewolf in London
1981
The Blues Brothers
Trooper La Fong1980
1941
Mizerany1979
The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer1979
Animal House
Cafeteria Dishwasher1978
The Kentucky Fried Movie
TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")1977
Death Race 2000
Mechanic1975
The Six Million Dollar Man
Michael1974
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Jake's Friend1973
Schlock
Schlock1973
Red Sun
Henchman (uncredited)1971
Kelly's Heroes
Sister Rosa Stigmata1970
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Under the Moon
High School Principal