Portrait of John Landis

John Landis

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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.

Born: August 3, 1950

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Filmography

2025
2023
2020
Belushi

as Self (archive footage)

2019
I Hate Kids

as Psychic #4

2018
The Body

as Man in Bathroom

2018
2015
Tales of Halloween

as Jebediah Rex

2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

as Self - Friend & Filmmaker

2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

as Self - Director

2014
2013
Blast Vegas

as Salesman #1

2012
Bergman's Video

as Self - Filmmaker

2012
Holliston

as Himself

2011
2011
Face Off

as Guest Judge

2009
2009
The Scenesters

as Judge Paxton B. Johnson

2008
Parasomnia

as Department Store Manager

2006
2005
Torrente 3: The Protector

as Arab Ambassador

2005
Torrente 3: The Protector

as Embajador árabe

2005
The Ax

as Maxime's Friend's Father

2004
Spider-Man 2

as Doctor

2003
2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

as Self (archive footage)

2002
1999
Diamonds

as Gambler

1997
Mad City

as Doctor

1997
Quicksilver Highway

as Surgical Assistant

1997
Laws of Deception

as Judge Trevino

1996
Vampirella

as Astronaut #1

1995
Caroline in the City

as John Landis

1994
The World of Jim Henson

as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)

1994
The Stand

as Russ Dorr

1994
1992
Eek! The Cat

as John Landis (voice)

1992
1992
Sleepwalkers

as Lab Technician

1990
Psycho IV: The Beginning

as Mike Calveccio

1990
Darkman

as Physician

1990
Dream On

as Herb

1990
Spontaneous Combustion

as Radio Technician

1987
RoboCop

as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)

1985
1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Leonard Winesop

1983
Trading Places

as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)

1982
Eating Raoul

as Man at Bank (uncredited)

1981
An American Werewolf in London

as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)

1980
The Blues Brothers

as Trooper La Fong

1979
1941

as Mizerany

1979
The Muppet Movie

as Additional Muppet Performer

1978
Animal House

as Cafeteria Dishwasher

1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie

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

1975
Death Race 2000

as Mechanic

1973
Schlock

as Schlock

1971
Red Sun

as Henchman (uncredited)

1970
Kelly's Heroes

as Sister Rosa Stigmata

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