John Landis
Born
August 3, 1950 (74 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
John 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

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

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self
2021

Blast Vegas
Salesman #1
2013

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self
2012

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self
2011

American Grindhouse
Himself
2011

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
2010

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

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

Parasomnia
Department Store Manager
2008

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

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

The Sci-Fi Boys
Self
2006

Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Self
2006

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self
2005

Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self
1997

Laws of Deception
Judge Trevino
1997

The Silence of the Hams
FBI Agent
1994

Psycho IV: The Beginning
Mike Calveccio
1990

Darkman
Physician
1990

Spontaneous Combustion
Radio Technician
1990

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

Into the Night
SAVAK
1985

The Muppets Take Manhattan
Leonard Winesop
1984

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Self
1983

Eating Raoul
Man at Bank (uncredited)
1982

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

The Blues Brothers
Trooper La Fong
1980

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

Death Race 2000
Mechanic
1975

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

Schlock
Schlock
1973

Red Sun
Henchman (uncredited)
1971

Kelly's Heroes
Sister Rosa Stigmata
1970

Robot Dracula
John

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Self
2024

Thriller 40
Self
2023

The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
Stranger
2023

An American Filmmaker in London
Self
2019

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
2015

Tales of Halloween
Jebediah Rex
2015

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

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Self - Director
2015

Out of Print
Self
2014

Nightmare Factory
Self
2011

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self
2010

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

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Self
2009
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Self
2009

The Face is Familiar
2009
Bloodsucking Cinema
Self
2007

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self
2007

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
2007

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

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Self
2005

Edgar G. Ulmer – Der Mann im Off
Self
2004

Spider-Man 2
Doctor
2004

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Self
2004

Forever Ealing
Self
2002

The American Nightmare
Self
2000

Diamonds
Gambler
1999

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

Vampirella
Astronaut #1
1996

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Self
1996

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

Venice/Venice
Self
1992

Take One: Fear on Film
Self
1982

Animal House
Cafeteria Dishwasher
1978
Under the Moon
High School Principal

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Self
2024

I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Self
2021

Belushi
Self (archive footage)
2020

The Movies That Made Us
Self · (1 episode)
2019

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

I Hate Kids
Psychic #4
2019

Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self · (5 episodes)
2018

The Body
Man in Bathroom
2018

The World Is Yours
Couple
2018

Bergman: A Year in a Life
Self
2018

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

In Their Own Words
Self · (1 episode)
2015

The Real History of Science Fiction
Himself · (2 episodes)
2014
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2014

Trespassing Bergman
Self
2013

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
Professor
2012

The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012

Bergman's Video
Self - Filmmaker · (1 episode)
2012

Holliston
Himself · (2 episodes)
2012
The Future of Fear
Self
2011

Face Off
Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2011

David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
Self
2010

Vittorio D.
Self
2009

The Scenesters
Judge Paxton B. Johnson
2009

Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
2009

Psychoville
(1 episode)
2009

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self
2009

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

Animal House: The Inside Story
Self
2008

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Self
2007

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
2007

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self
2006
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006

(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
Self
2006

Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006

The Perfect Scary Movie
Self
2005

Torrente 3: The Protector
Arab Ambassador
2005

Torrente 3: The Protector
Embajador árabe
2005

The Ax
Père du copain de Maxime
2005

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Self
2004

Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Self
2004

Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Self
2004

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003

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

Masters of Horror
Self
2002

It's Black Entertainment
Self
2002

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Judge
2000

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Director
1998

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

The Abbey Road Story
Self
1998

Mad City
Doctor
1997

Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self
1997

Quicksilver Highway
Surgical Assistant
1997

Caroline in the City
John Landis · (1 episode)
1995

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

The Stand
Russ Dorr · (1 episode)
1994

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
Self
1994

Eek! The Cat
John Landis (voice) · (1 episode)
1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 episode)
1992

Sleepwalkers
Lab Technician
1992

The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
Self
1992
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Self · (3 episodes)
1992

Dream On
Herb · (2 episodes)
1990

Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
1989

B.B. King: Into the Night
Self
1985

Trading Places
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
1983

1941
Mizerany
1979

The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
1979

The Six Million Dollar Man
Michael · (1 episode)
1974