John Landis

John Landis

Directing·Age 75 — born August 3, 1950·Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.
47Credits17 TV · 30 films
1966–2023Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedThe Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
7.4 Average ratingacross 47 titles

Top TV shows 17best John Landis shows

  1. 1Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten posterStan Lee's Superhero KindergartenDirector · 1 ep · 20218.3
  2. 2George Burns Comedy Week posterGeorge Burns Comedy WeekDirector · 1 ep · 19858.0
  3. 3Psych posterPsychDirector · 3 eps · 20067.9
  4. 4Sliders posterSlidersProducer · 87 eps · 19957.6
  5. 5Franklin & Bash posterFranklin & BashDirector · 1 ep · 20117.3
  6. 6The Six Million Dollar Man posterThe Six Million Dollar ManMichael · 1 ep · 19747.3
  7. 7The Lost World posterThe Lost WorldExecutive Producer · 10 eps · 19997.1
  8. 8Masters of Horror posterMasters of HorrorDirector · Writer · 2 eps · 20057.1
  9. 9Dream On posterDream OnHerb · 2 eps · 19907.0
  10. 10Psychoville posterPsychoville1 ep · 20096.9
  11. 11Eek! The Cat posterEek! The CatJohn Landis (voice) · 1 ep · 19926.9
  12. 12The Stand posterThe StandRuss Dorr · 1 ep · 19946.8
  13. 13Fear Itself posterFear ItselfDirector · 1 ep · 20086.7
  14. 14Weird Science posterWeird ScienceProducer · 88 eps · 19946.7
  15. 15Caroline in the City posterCaroline in the CityJohn Landis · 1 ep · 19956.5
  16. 16Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show posterHoney, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowDirector · Producer · 66 eps · 19975.9
  17. 17British Film Forever posterBritish Film Forever1 ep · 20075.5

Top movies 30best John Landis movies

  1. 1The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features posterThe Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features201210.0
  2. 2The Credible Adventures of Mr. T posterThe Credible Adventures of Mr. TStranger · 202310.0
  3. 3Making Michael Jackson's Thriller posterMaking Michael Jackson's ThrillerProducer · 19838.8
  4. 4HIStory on Film, Volume II posterHIStory on Film, Volume IIDirector · Writer · 19978.6
  5. 5The Good, the Bad and the Ugly posterThe Good, the Bad and the UglyStunts · 19668.5
  6. 6Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory posterMichael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStoryDirector · Producer · 19958.4
  7. 7Once Upon a Time in the West posterOnce Upon a Time in the WestStunts · 19688.3
  8. 8Michael Jackson's Thriller posterMichael Jackson's ThrillerDirector · Screenplay · 19838.3
  9. 9Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films posterMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short FilmsDirector · 19938.2
  10. 10B.B. King: Into the Night posterB.B. King: Into the NightDirector · Producer · 19858.2
  11. 11The Blues Brothers posterThe Blues BrothersTrooper La Fong · 19807.7
  12. 12The World of Jim Henson posterThe World of Jim HensonLeanord Winesop (archive footage) · 19947.4
  13. 13An American Werewolf in London posterAn American Werewolf in LondonMan Smashed into Window (uncredited) · 19817.4
  14. 14Kelly's Heroes posterKelly's HeroesSister Rosa Stigmata · 19707.4
  15. 15RoboCop posterRoboCopMan in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited) · 19877.4
  16. 16Spider-Man 2 posterSpider-Man 2Doctor · 20047.3
  17. 17My Name Is Nobody posterMy Name Is NobodyStunts · 19737.3
  18. 18Trading Places posterTrading PlacesMan with Briefcase (uncredited) · 19837.2
  19. 19The Muppet Movie posterThe Muppet MovieAdditional Muppet Performer · 19797.2
  20. 20Clue posterClueStory · Executive Producer · 19857.2
  21. 21Family posterFamilyDirector · 20067.0
  22. 22The Great Sketch ExperimentDirector · 20067.0
  23. 23Animal House posterAnimal HouseCafeteria Dishwasher · 19787.0
  24. 24The Ax posterThe AxMaxime's Friend's Father · 20056.9
  25. 25Slasher posterSlasherDirector · Writer · 20046.9
  26. 26Coming to America posterComing to AmericaDirector · 19886.9
  27. 27Red Sun posterRed SunHenchman (uncredited) · 19716.8
  28. 28Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project posterMr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectDirector · Producer · 20076.8
  29. 29Coming Soon posterComing SoonDirector · Writer · 19826.8
  30. 30The World Is Yours posterThe World Is YoursCouple · 20186.7

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