John Landis

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.

Known For

Spider-Man 2
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
RoboCop
Coming to America
Once Upon a Time in the West
The Blues Brothers
Birth Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
Born 1950-08-03

Movies

Thriller 40 as Self
2023
2021
Belushi as Self (archive footage)
2020
I Hate Kids as Psychic #4
2019
The Body as Man in Bathroom
2018
The World Is Yours as Couple
2018
Tales of Halloween as Jebediah Rex
2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
2015
Out of Print as Self
2014
2013
Blast Vegas as Salesman #1
2013
Bergmans video as Self
2012
2011
American Grindhouse as Himself
2011
Vittorio D. as Self
2009
The Scenesters as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
2009
Parasomnia as Department Store Manager
2008
2007
The Sci-Fi Boys as Self
2006
Torrente 3: The Protector as Embajador árabe
2005
Torrente 3: The Protector as Arab Ambassador
2005
The Ax as Père du copain de Maxime
2005
Spider-Man 2 as Doctor
2004
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies as Self (archive footage)
2003
Forever Ealing as Self
2002
2002
2000
Diamonds as Gambler
1999
1998
1998
Mad City as Doctor
1997
1997
1997
Quicksilver Highway as Surgical Assistant
1997
Laws of Deception as Judge Trevino
1997
Vampirella as Astronaut #1
1996
The World of Jim Henson as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
1994
1994
Venice/Venice as Self
1992
Sleepwalkers as Lab Technician
1992
Psycho IV: The Beginning as Mike Calveccio
1990
Darkman as Physician
1990
Spontaneous Combustion as Radio Technician
1990
RoboCop as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
1987
Into the Night as SAVAK
1985
The Muppets Take Manhattan as Leonard Winesop
1984
Trading Places as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
1983
Eating Raoul as Man at Bank (uncredited)
1982
1982
An American Werewolf in London as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
1981
The Blues Brothers as Trooper La Fong
1980
1941 as Mizerany
1979
The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
1979
Animal House as Cafeteria Dishwasher
1978
The Kentucky Fried Movie as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
1977
Death Race 2000 as Mechanic
1975
1973
Schlock as Schlock
1973
Red Sun as Henchman
1971
Kelly's Heroes as Sister Rosa Stigmata
1970
Under the Moon as High School Principal
-
Robot Dracula as John
-

Movies

Blue Executive Producer
2022
I Hate Kids Executive Producer
2019
Grabbers Thanks
2012
Some Guy Who Kills People Executive Producer
2011
Burke & Hare Director
2010
Family Director
2006
Slasher Writer
2004
Slasher Director
2004
The Lost World - Gladiator Executive Producer
2001
Susan's Plan Writer
1998
Susan's Plan Producer
1998
Susan's Plan Director
1998
The Lost World Executive Producer
1998
1998
Blues Brothers 2000 Screenplay
1998
1998
1996
The Stupids Director
1996
Here Come the Munsters Executive Producer
1995
1994
Innocent Blood Director
1992
Oscar Director
1991
1988
1987
¡Three Amigos! Director
1986
Fuzzbucket Producer
1986
Clue Executive Producer
1985
Clue Story
1985
Spies Like Us Director
1985
Into the Night Director
1985
1983
1983
1983
Trading Places Director
1983
Coming Soon Producer
1982
Coming Soon Writer
1982
Coming Soon Director
1982
1980
1980
Animal House Director
1978
1977
1973
Schlock Writer
1973
Schlock Director
1973
Chato's Land Stunts
1972
An American Werewolf in London Executive Producer
-
Bad Vibes Executive Producer
-