Directing

John Landis

Born 1950

Known for Coming to America, The Blues Brothers, Trading Places.

30 linked movie credits shown

Born08/03/1950

Age76 years old

BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA

DepartmentDirecting

Also known asJohn David Landis, 约翰·兰迪斯

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.

Movie Credits

I Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021)

As Self

Documentary

Being Eddie (2025)

As Self

Documentary

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)

As Self

Documentary

The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)

As TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")

Comedy

Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

As Mike Calveccio

Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story poster

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)

As Self

Documentary, Music

Diamonds (1999)

As Gambler

Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Sleepwalkers (1992)

As Lab Technician

Horror, Fantasy, Thriller

Vampirella (1996)

As Astronaut #1

Horror, Science Fiction, Action

Tales of Halloween (2015)

As Jebediah Rex

Horror, Comedy, Thriller, Adventure, Fantasy

Blast Vegas (2013)

As Salesman #1

Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Adventure, TV Movie

Parasomnia (2008)

As Department Store Manager

Horror, Thriller

Battle for the Planet of the Apes poster

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

As Jake's Friend

Action, Science Fiction

Spontaneous Combustion (1989)

As Radio Technician

Horror, Science Fiction

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

As Leonard Winesop

Romance, Comedy, Family

Thriller 40 (2023)

As Self

Documentary, Music

Death Race 2000 (1975)

As Mechanic

Action, Science Fiction, Comedy

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

As Leanord Winesop (archive footage)

Documentary

Darkman (1990)

As Physician

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

As FBI Agent

Thriller, Comedy

I Hate Kids (2019)

As Psychic #4

Comedy

Kelly's Heroes (1970)

As Sister Rosa Stigmata

Adventure, Comedy, War

Animal House (1978)

As Cafeteria Dishwasher

Comedy

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

As Doctor

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

The Blues Brothers (1980)

As Trooper La Fong

Music, Comedy, Crime

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

As Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)

Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

1941 (1979)

As Mizerany

Comedy, War

RoboCop (1987)

As Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)

Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

The Muppet Movie (1979)

As Additional Muppet Performer

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Trading Places (1983)

As Man with Briefcase (uncredited)

Comedy