John Landis
Director · Actor · WriterJohn 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.
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KNOWN FOR
FILMOGRAPHY
ACTOR132
Robot Dracula
2026
John
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
2026
Himself
The Vincent Price Legacy
2025
Himself
Being Eddie
2025
Self
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
2025
Self
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024
Self
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024
Self
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
2023
Stranger
Thriller 40
2023
Self
The Rise of the Comic Strip
2023
Self
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021
Self
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
Self [archival]
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
2021
Self
Belushi
2020
Self (archive footage)
An American Filmmaker in London
2019
Self
I Hate Kids
2019
Psychic #4
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
Self
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018
Self
The Body
2018
Man in Bathroom
The World Is Yours
2018
Couple
Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
Self
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016
Deconstructing Dunning
2016
Tales of Halloween
2015
Jebediah Rex
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015
Self - Friend & Filmmaker
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015
Self
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015
Self - Director
Out of Print
2014
Self
- Remembering 'Dead of Night'
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2014
Blast Vegas
2013
Salesman #1
Trespassing Bergman
2013
Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012
Self
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
Professor
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012
American Grindhouse
2011
Himself
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011
Self
Nightmare Factory
2011
Self
- The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
2011
Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010
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
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
2010
Self
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009
Self
The Face is Familiar
2009
- Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
2009
Self
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009
Self
Vittorio D.
2009
Self
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
Self
The Scenesters
2009
Judge Paxton B. Johnson
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009
Self
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
Animal House: The Inside Story
2008
Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
Self
- Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
2007
Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007
Self
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
Self
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006
Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006
Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
2006
Self
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006
- Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
2006
Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
Self
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005
Self
The Ax
2005
Maxime's Friend's Father
Torrente 3: The Protector
2005
Embajador árabe
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005
Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004
Self
Spider-Man 2
2004
Doctor
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
2004
Self
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004
Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004
Self
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
2004
Self
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003
Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
Self (archive footage)
- Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003
Himself
Forever Ealing
2002
Self
Masters of Horror
2002
Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002
Self
The American Nightmare
2000
Self
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000
Judge
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
1999
Host / Self
Diamonds
1999
Gambler
The Abbey Road Story
1998
Self
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998
Self
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
1998
Self - Director
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
Self
Laws of Deception
1997
Judge Trevino
Quicksilver Highway
1997
Surgical Assistant
Mad City
1997
Doctor
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
Self
Vampirella
1996
Astronaut #1
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996
Self
The Silence of the Hams
1994
FBI Agent
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994
Self
The World of Jim Henson
1994
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
Venice/Venice
1992
Self
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
1992
Dr. Edwards
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
1992
Self
Sleepwalkers
1992
Lab Technician
Darkman
1990
Physician
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
Mike Calveccio
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
Radio Technician
Stephen King's World of Horror
1989
Self
RoboCop
1987
Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Into the Night
1985
SAVAK
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985
Self
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Leonard Winesop
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Self
Trading Places
1983
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Eating Raoul
1982
Man at Bank (uncredited)
Take One: Fear on Film
1982
Self
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers
1980
Trooper La Fong
The Muppet Movie
1979
Additional Muppet Performer
1941
1979
Mizerany
Animal House
1978
Cafeteria Dishwasher
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Death Race 2000
1975
Mechanic
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
Jake's Friend
Schlock
1973
Schlock
Red Sun
1971
Henchman (uncredited)
Kelly's Heroes
1970
Sister Rosa Stigmata
- Under the Moon
Under the Moon
High School Principal
- The AckerMonster Chronicles!
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
DIRECTOR32
Burke & Hare
2010
Director
In Sickness and in Health
2008
Director
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
Director
Family
2006
Director
- The Great Sketch Experiment
The Great Sketch Experiment
2006
Director
Slasher
2004
Director
The Kronenberg Chronicles
2002
Director
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Director
Susan's Plan
1998
Director
HIStory on Film, Volume II
1997
Director
The Stupids
1996
Director
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995
Director
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
Director
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
1993
Director
Innocent Blood
1992
Director
Oscar
1991
Director
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
1990
Director
Coming to America
1988
Director
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Director
¡Three Amigos!
1986
Director
Into the Night
1985
Director
Spies Like Us
1985
Director
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985
Director
Trading Places
1983
Director
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Director
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Director
Coming Soon
1982
Director
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Director
The Blues Brothers
1980
Director
Animal House
1978
Director
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Director
Schlock
1973
Director
WRITER13
Slasher
2004
Writer
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Screenplay
Susan's Plan
1998
Writer
HIStory on Film, Volume II
1997
Writer
An American Werewolf in Paris
1997
Characters
Clue
1985
Story
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Screenplay
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Writer
Coming Soon
1982
Writer
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Screenplay
The Blues Brothers
1980
Writer
Schlock
1973
Writer
- An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
Original Film Writer
PRODUCER23
Blue
2022
Executive Producer
I Hate Kids
2019
Executive Producer
Some Guy Who Kills People
2011
Executive Producer
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
Producer
The Lost World - Gladiator
2001
Executive Producer
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Producer
The Lost World
1998
Executive Producer
Susan's Plan
1998
Producer
HIStory on Film, Volume II
1997
Producer
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
1996
Executive Producer
Here Come the Munsters
1995
Executive Producer
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995
Producer
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Executive Producer
Fuzzbucket
1986
Producer
Clue
1985
Executive Producer
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985
Producer
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Producer
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Producer
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Producer
Coming Soon
1982
Producer
Kelly's Heroes
1970
Production Assistant
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
- An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
Executive Producer
