John Landis
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.

Top 10 collaborators

Roles

Match
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T (2023)
Stranger
I Hate Kids (2019)
Psychic #4
The Body (2018)
Man in Bathroom
The World Is Yours (2018)
Couple
Tales of Halloween (2015)
Jebediah Rex
Blast Vegas (2013)
Salesman #1
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012)
Professor
The Scenesters (2009)
Judge Paxton B. Johnson
Parasomnia (2008)
Department Store Manager
Torrente 3: The Protector (2005)
Arab Ambassador
Torrente 3: The Protector (2005)
Embajador árabe
The Ax (2005)
Père du copain de Maxime
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Doctor
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (2004)
Self
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000)
Judge
Diamonds (1999)
Gambler
Mad City (1997)
Doctor
Quicksilver Highway (1997)
Surgical Assistant
Laws of Deception (1997)
Judge Trevino
Vampirella (1996)
Astronaut #1
The Silence of the Hams (1994)
FBI Agent
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992)
Dr. Edwards
Sleepwalkers (1992)
Lab Technician
Venice/Venice (1992)
Self
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)
Mike Calveccio
Darkman (1990)
Physician
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
Trading Places (1983)
Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Eating Raoul (1982)
Man at Bank (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Trooper La Fong
1941 (1979)
Mizerany
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Additional Muppet Performer
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
Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Sister Rosa Stigmata

Crew

Blue (2022)
Executive Producer
I Hate Kids (2019)
Executive Producer
Grabbers (2012)
Thanks
Some Guy Who Kills People (2011)
Executive Producer
Burke & Hare (2010)
Director
In Sickness and in Health (2008)
Director
Family (2006)
Director
The Great Sketch Experiment (2006)
Director
The Kronenberg Chronicles (2002)
Director
The Lost World - Gladiator (2001)
Executive Producer
Susan's Plan (1998)
Director | Producer | Writer
The Lost World (1998)
Executive Producer
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Director | Screenplay | Producer
An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
Characters
HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997)
Writer | Director | Producer
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas (1996)
Executive Producer
The Stupids (1996)
Director
Here Come the Munsters (1995)
Executive Producer
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Director
Innocent Blood (1992)
Director
Oscar (1991)
Director
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (1990)
Director
Coming to America (1988)
Director
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Director
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
Director
Fuzzbucket (1986)
Producer
Clue (1985)
Story | Executive Producer
Spies Like Us (1985)
Director
Into the Night (1985)
Director
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
Director | Screenplay | Producer
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Director | Writer | Producer
Trading Places (1983)
Director
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Director | Screenplay
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Director | Writer
Animal House (1978)
Director
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
Director
My Name Is Nobody (1973)
Stunts
Schlock (1973)
Director | Writer
Chato's Land (1972)
Stunts
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Stunts
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968)
Stunts
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Stunts