John Landis
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1950-08-03
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known for
The Blues Brothers
1980Trooper La Fong
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021Self
The Silence of the Hams
1994FBI Agent
Into the Night
1985SAVAK
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997Self
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
An American Werewolf in London
1981Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Blast Vegas
2013Salesman #1
Red Sun
1971Henchman (uncredited)
Kelly's Heroes
1970Sister Rosa Stigmata
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973Jake's Friend
Laws of Deception
1997Judge Trevino
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021Self [archival]
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984Leonard Winesop
Darkman
1990Physician
Death Race 2000
1975Mechanic
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990Mike Calveccio
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010Self
Eating Raoul
1982Man at Bank (uncredited)