Directing
John Landis
- Born
- August 3, 1950 · age 75
- From
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Acting
146 credits
Gremlins, an american nightmare!2026 · MovieHimself
Robot Dracula2026 · MovieJohn
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers2025 · MovieSelf
Being Eddie2025 · MovieSelf
The Vincent Price Legacy2025 · MovieHimself
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters2024 · MovieSelf
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee2024 · MovieSelf
Thriller 402023 · MovieSelf
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T2023 · MovieStranger
The Rise of the Comic Strip2023 · MovieSelf
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida2021 · MovieSelf [archival]
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster2021 · MovieSelf
I Am Alfred Hitchcock2021 · MovieSelf
Belushi2020 · MovieSelf (archive footage)
The Movies That Made Us2019 · TVSelf
An American Filmmaker in London2019 · MovieSelf
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf2019 · MovieSelf
I Hate Kids2019 · MoviePsychic #4
Eli Roth's History of Horror2018 · TVSelf
The Body2018 · MovieMan in Bathroom
The World Is Yours2018 · MovieCouple
Bergman: A Year in a Life2018 · MovieSelf
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen2018 · MovieSelf
Deconstructing Dunning2016 · Movie
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory2016 · Movie
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex2015 · MovieSelf
Tales of Halloween2015 · MovieJebediah Rex
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson2015 · MovieSelf - Friend & Filmmaker
In Their Own Words2015 · TVSelf
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead2015 · MovieSelf - Director
Out of Print2014 · MovieSelf
The Real History of Science Fiction2014 · TVHimself- Remembering 'Dead of Night'Remembering 'Dead of Night'2014 · Movie
Trespassing Bergman2013 · MovieSelf
Blast Vegas2013 · MovieSalesman #1
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan2012 · MovieSelf
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader2012 · MovieProfessor
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features2012 · Movie
Bergman's Video2012 · TVSelf - Filmmaker
Holliston2012 · TVHimself
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis2011 · MovieSelf- The Future of FearThe Future of Fear2011 · MovieSelf
Nightmare Factory2011 · MovieSelf
American Grindhouse2011 · MovieHimself
Face Off2011 · TVGuest Judge
Machete Maidens Unleashed!2010 · MovieSelf
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry2010 · MovieSelf
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.2010 · MovieSelf
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth2010 · MovieSelf
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen2010 · MovieSelf
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood2009 · MovieSelf
Vittorio D.2009 · MovieSelf
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'2009 · MovieSelf
The Scenesters2009 · MovieJudge Paxton B. Johnson- Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.comInto the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com2009 · MovieSelf
Tattoos: A Scarred History2009 · MovieSelf
Psychoville2009 · TV
The Face is Familiar2009 · Movie
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story2009 · MovieSelf
Parasomnia2008 · MovieDepartment Store Manager
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”2008 · MovieSelf
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX2008 · MovieSelf
Animal House: The Inside Story2008 · MovieSelf
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood2008 · MovieSelf
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story2007 · MovieSelf
Bloodsucking Cinema2007 · MovieSelf
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · MovieSelf
British Film Forever2007 · TV
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness2007 · MovieSelf
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman2007 · MovieSelf
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet2006 · MovieSelf
The Sci-Fi Boys2006 · MovieSelf
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style2006 · MovieSelf
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage2006 · MovieSelf- Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic EyesBusby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes2006 · Movie
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades2006 · Movie
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound2006 · MovieSelf
The Perfect Scary Movie2005 · MovieSelf
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy2005 · MovieSelf
Torrente 3: The Protector2005 · MovieEmbajador árabe
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music2005 · MovieSelf
The Ax2005 · MovieMaxime's Friend's Father
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection2005 · MovieSelf
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures2004 · MovieSelf
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen2004 · MovieSelf
Spider-Man 22004 · MovieDoctor
Mario Bava: Operazione paura2004 · MovieSelf
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River2004 · MovieSelf
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation2004 · MovieSelf
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment2003 · MovieSelf (archive footage)
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies2003 · MovieSelf (archive footage)- Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni UpdateWhere Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update2003 · MovieHimself
Forever Ealing2002 · MovieSelf
Masters of Horror2002 · MovieSelf
It's Black Entertainment2002 · MovieSelf
The American Nightmare2000 · MovieSelf
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby2000 · MovieJudge
Diamonds1999 · MovieGambler
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'1999 · MovieHost / Self
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion1998 · MovieSelf - Director
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'1998 · MovieSelf
The Abbey Road Story1998 · MovieSelf
Mad City1997 · MovieDoctor
Who Is Henry Jaglom?1997 · MovieSelf
Hollywood Rated 'R'1997 · MovieSelf
Quicksilver Highway1997 · MovieSurgical Assistant
Laws of Deception1997 · MovieJudge Trevino
Vampirella1996 · MovieAstronaut #1
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography1996 · MovieSelf
Caroline in the City1995 · TVJohn Landis
The World of Jim Henson1994 · MovieLeanord Winesop (archive footage)
The Stand1994 · TVRuss Dorr
The Silence of the Hams1994 · MovieFBI Agent
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder1994 · MovieSelf
Eek! The Cat1992 · TVJohn Landis (voice)
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger1992 · MovieDr. Edwards
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · TV
Sleepwalkers1992 · MovieLab Technician
Venice/Venice1992 · MovieSelf- Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of ComedyMartin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy1992 · TVSelf
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team1992 · MovieSelf
Psycho IV: The Beginning1990 · MovieMike Calveccio
Darkman1990 · MoviePhysician
Dream On1990 · TVHerb
Spontaneous Combustion1989 · MovieRadio Technician
Stephen King's World of Horror1989 · MovieSelf
RoboCop1987 · MovieMan in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Into the Night1985 · MovieSAVAK
B.B. King: Into the Night1985 · MovieSelf
The Muppets Take Manhattan1984 · MovieLeonard Winesop
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · MovieSelf
Trading Places1983 · MovieMan with Briefcase (uncredited)
Eating Raoul1982 · MovieMan at Bank (uncredited)
Take One: Fear on Film1982 · MovieSelf
An American Werewolf in London1981 · MovieMan Smashed into Window (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers1980 · MovieTrooper La Fong
19411979 · MovieMizerany
The Muppet Movie1979 · MovieAdditional Muppet Performer
Animal House1978 · MovieCafeteria Dishwasher
The Kentucky Fried Movie1977 · MovieTV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Death Race 20001975 · MovieMechanic
The Six Million Dollar Man1974 · TVMichael
Battle for the Planet of the Apes1973 · MovieJake's Friend
Schlock1973 · MovieSchlock
Red Sun1971 · MovieHenchman (uncredited)
Kelly's Heroes1970 · MovieSister Rosa Stigmata
Directing
40 credits
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten2021 · TVDirector
Franklin & Bash2011 · TVDirector
Burke & Hare2010 · MovieDirector
In Sickness and in Health2008 · MovieDirector
Fear Itself2008 · TVDirector- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · MovieDirector
Family2006 · MovieDirector- The Great Sketch ExperimentThe Great Sketch Experiment2006 · MovieDirector
Psych2006 · TVDirector
Masters of Horror2005 · TVDirector
Slasher2004 · MovieDirector
The Kronenberg Chronicles2002 · MovieDirector
Susan's Plan1998 · MovieDirector
Blues Brothers 20001998 · MovieDirector
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show1997 · TVDirector
HIStory on Film, Volume II1997 · MovieDirector
The Stupids1996 · MovieDirector
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory1995 · MovieDirector
Beverly Hills Cop III1994 · MovieDirector
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films1993 · MovieDirector
Innocent Blood1992 · MovieDirector
Oscar1991 · MovieDirector- Dream On1990 · TVDirector
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration1990 · MovieDirector
Coming to America1988 · MovieDirector
Amazon Women on the Moon1987 · MovieDirector
¡Three Amigos!1986 · MovieDirector
Spies Like Us1985 · MovieDirector
George Burns Comedy Week1985 · TVDirector- Into the Night1985 · MovieDirector
- B.B. King: Into the Night1985 · MovieDirector
Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · MovieDirector
Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · MovieDirector- Trading Places1983 · MovieDirector
Coming Soon1982 · MovieDirector- An American Werewolf in London1981 · MovieDirector
- The Blues Brothers1980 · MovieDirector
- Animal House1978 · MovieDirector
- The Kentucky Fried Movie1977 · MovieDirector
- Schlock1973 · MovieDirector
Writing
13 credits- Masters of Horror2005 · TVWriter
- Slasher2004 · MovieWriter
- Susan's Plan1998 · MovieWriter
- Blues Brothers 20001998 · MovieScreenplay
An American Werewolf in Paris1997 · MovieCharacters- HIStory on Film, Volume II1997 · MovieWriter
Clue1985 · MovieStory- Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · MovieScreenplay
- Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · MovieWriter
- Coming Soon1982 · MovieWriter
- An American Werewolf in London1981 · MovieScreenplay
- The Blues Brothers1980 · MovieWriter
- Schlock1973 · MovieWriter
Producing
27 credits
Blue2022 · MovieExecutive Producer- I Hate Kids2019 · MovieExecutive Producer
Some Guy Who Kills People2011 · MovieExecutive Producer- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · MovieProducer
The Lost World - Gladiator2001 · MovieExecutive Producer
The Lost World1999 · TVExecutive Producer- Susan's Plan1998 · MovieProducer
The Lost World1998 · MovieExecutive Producer- Blues Brothers 20001998 · MovieProducer
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show1997 · TVProducer
- HIStory on Film, Volume II1997 · MovieProducer
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas1996 · MovieExecutive Producer- Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory1995 · MovieProducer
Sliders1995 · TVProducer
Here Come the Munsters1995 · MovieExecutive Producer
Weird Science1994 · TVProducer- Dream On1990 · TVProducer
- Amazon Women on the Moon1987 · MovieExecutive Producer
Fuzzbucket1986 · MovieProducer- Clue1985 · MovieExecutive Producer
- B.B. King: Into the Night1985 · MovieProducer
- Making Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · MovieProducer
- Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · MovieProducer
- Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · MovieProducer
- Coming Soon1982 · MovieProducer
- Kelly's Heroes1970 · MovieProduction Assistant
Bad VibesMovieExecutive Producer
