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.
John Landis
Directing
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Born
Movies
Robot Dracula· 2026
John
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee· 2024
Self
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T· 2023
Stranger
Thriller 40· 2023
Self
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida· 2021
Self [archival]
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster· 2021
Self
An American Filmmaker in London· 2019
Self
Tales of Halloween· 2015
Jebediah Rex
Out of Print· 2014
Self
Blast Vegas· 2013
Salesman #1
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan· 2012
Self
American Grindhouse· 2011
Himself
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis· 2011
Self
Nightmare Factory· 2011
Self
Machete Maidens Unleashed!· 2010
Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.· 2010
Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry· 2010
Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth· 2010
Self
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'· 2009
Self
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com· 2009
Self
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood· 2009
Self
The Face is Familiar· 2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX· 2008
Self
Parasomnia· 2008
Department Store Manager
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood· 2008
Self
Bloodsucking Cinema· 2007
Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman· 2007
Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage· 2006
Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound· 2006
Self
The Sci-Fi Boys· 2006
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy· 2005
Self
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music· 2005
Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen· 2004
Self
Spider-Man 2· 2004
Doctor
Forever Ealing· 2002
Self
The American Nightmare· 2000
Self
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'· 1999
Host / Self
Hollywood Rated 'R'· 1997
Self
Laws of Deception· 1997
Judge Trevino
Vampirella· 1996
Astronaut #1
The Silence of the Hams· 1994
FBI Agent
Venice/Venice· 1992
Self
Darkman· 1990
Physician
Psycho IV: The Beginning· 1990
Mike Calveccio
Spontaneous Combustion· 1990
Radio Technician
RoboCop· 1987
Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Into the Night· 1985
SAVAK
The Muppets Take Manhattan· 1984
Leonard Winesop