Portrait of John Landis

John Landis

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Aug 03 1950
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
John Landis is 74 years old
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Poster of Blue
Blue
John Landis was
71 in Blue
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids
John Landis was
68 in I Hate Kids
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of Grabbers
Grabbers
John Landis was
62 in Grabbers
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Aug 10 2012
Poster of Some Guy Who Kills People
Some Guy Who Kills People
John Landis was
60 in Some Guy Who Kills People
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Apr 14 2011
Poster of Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
John Landis was
60 in Burke & Hare
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
John Landis was
57 in In Sickness and in Health
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 26 2008
Poster of Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
John Landis was
57 in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of Family
Family
John Landis was
56 in Family
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 03 2006
Poster of The Great Sketch Experiment
The Great Sketch Experiment
John Landis was
56 in The Great Sketch Experiment
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of Slasher
Slasher
John Landis was
53 in Slasher
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Mar 15 2004
Poster of Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
John Landis was
53 in Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Aug 26 2003
Poster of Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic
John Landis was
51 in Teddy Bears' Picnic
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of The Kronenberg Chronicles
The Kronenberg Chronicles
John Landis was
51 in The Kronenberg Chronicles
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Lost World - Gladiator
The Lost World - Gladiator
John Landis was
50 in The Lost World - Gladiator
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jul 04 2001
Poster of Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan
John Landis was
48 in Susan's Plan
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 29 1998
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
John Landis was
48 in The Lost World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Oct 13 1998
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
John Landis was
47 in Blues Brothers 2000
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris
John Landis was
46 in An American Werewolf in Paris
as 'Characters'.
Thu, May 29 1997
Poster of HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II
John Landis was
46 in HIStory on Film, Volume II
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
John Landis was
46 in The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Dec 17 1996
Poster of The Stupids
The Stupids
John Landis was
46 in The Stupids
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 08 1996
Poster of Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
John Landis was
44 in Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Jul 16 1995
Poster of Here Come the Munsters
Here Come the Munsters
John Landis was
44 in Here Come the Munsters
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
John Landis was
43 in Beverly Hills Cop III
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 24 1994
Poster of Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
John Landis was
42 in Innocent Blood
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 25 1992
Poster of Black or White
Black or White
John Landis was
41 in Black or White
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Oscar
Oscar
John Landis was
40 in Oscar
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
John Landis was
39 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
John Landis was
37 in Coming to America
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
John Landis was
37 in Amazon Women on the Moon
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of ¡Three Amigos!
¡Three Amigos!
John Landis was
36 in ¡Three Amigos!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Poster of Fuzzbucket
Fuzzbucket
John Landis was
35 in Fuzzbucket
as 'Producer'.
Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
John Landis was
35 in Clue
as 'Story, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Dec 13 1985
Poster of Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us
John Landis was
35 in Spies Like Us
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of Into the Night
Into the Night
John Landis was
34 in Into the Night
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 22 1985
Poster of Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
John Landis was
34 in Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
John Landis was
34 in B.B. King: Into the Night
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
John Landis was
33 in Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
John Landis was
33 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Mon, Nov 14 1983
Poster of Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
John Landis was
32 in Twilight Zone: The Movie
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
John Landis was
32 in Trading Places
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Coming Soon
Coming Soon
John Landis was
31 in Coming Soon
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
John Landis was
31 in An American Werewolf in London
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
John Landis was
29 in The Blues Brothers
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of Animal House
Animal House
John Landis was
27 in Animal House
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 28 1978
Poster of The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie
John Landis was
27 in The Kentucky Fried Movie
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 10 1977
Poster of My Name Is Nobody
My Name Is Nobody
John Landis was
23 in My Name Is Nobody
as 'Stunts'.
Thu, Dec 13 1973
Poster of Schlock
Schlock
John Landis was
22 in Schlock
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of Chato's Land
Chato's Land
John Landis was
21 in Chato's Land
as 'Stunts'.
Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West
John Landis was
18 in Once Upon a Time in the West
as 'Stunts'.
Sat, Dec 21 1968
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
John Landis was
17 in The Charge of the Light Brigade
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
John Landis was
16 in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
as 'Stunts'.
Thu, Dec 22 1966
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
John Landis will be
74+ in An American Werewolf in London
as 'Original Film Writer, Executive Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes
John Landis will be
74+ in Bad Vibes
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
John Landis was
70+ in Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash
John Landis was
60+ in Franklin & Bash
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
John Landis was
57+ in Fear Itself
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Psych
Psych
John Landis was
55+ in Psych
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
John Landis was
55+ in Masters of Horror
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
John Landis was
48+ in The Lost World
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 1999
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
John Landis was
47+ in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
John Landis was
44+ in Sliders
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
John Landis was
43+ in Weird Science
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
John Landis was
39+ in Dream On
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
John Landis was
35+ in George Burns Comedy Week
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985