John Landis

John Landis

73 · Born: Aug 3, 1950

Known For

The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers
Schlock Schlock
Twilight Zone: The Movie Twilight Zone: The Movie
Blues Brothers 2000 Blues Brothers 2000

Personal Details

Born Aug 3, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Marshall Landis
  • Shirley Levine

Biography

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.

Career

2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
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2016
Sidemen: Long Road to Glory
Sidemen: Long Road to Glory
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2012
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
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2009
Starz Inside: The Face Is Familiar
Starz Inside: The Face Is Familiar
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2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
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2006
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
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1999
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby as Judge
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Diamonds
Diamonds as Gambler
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1997
Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception as Judge Trevino
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1994
The Stand
The Stand as Russ Dorr
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1992
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger as Dr. Edwards
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1990
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Psycho IV: The Beginning as Mike Calveccio
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Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion as Radio Technician
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1985
Into the Night
Into the Night as SAVAK
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1982
Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film
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1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
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1973
Schlock
Schlock as Schlock
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2022
Thriller 40
Thriller 40
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2021
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
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Blood, Guts and Sunshine
Blood, Guts and Sunshine
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The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
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2020
Belushi
Belushi
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2018
King Cohen
King Cohen
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2015
Creature Designers - The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers - The Frankenstein Complex
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2014
Out of Print
Out of Print
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The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
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2011
American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
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The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
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Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
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2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
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Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr.
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David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
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2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
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Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
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2008
Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh
Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh
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Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
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Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story
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Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
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2007
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
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2006
(buz'be bur'kle)n. A Study in Style
(buz'be bur'kle)n. A Study in Style
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The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
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42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
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2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
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2004
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
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Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
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Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
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2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
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Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
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Unseen + Untold: National Lampoon's Animal House
Unseen + Untold: National Lampoon's Animal House
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2002
Forever Ealing
Forever Ealing
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Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
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2000
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
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1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
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1998
The Abbey Road Story
The Abbey Road Story
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The Yearbook: An 'Animal House' Reunion
The Yearbook: An 'Animal House' Reunion
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The Stories Behind the Making of 'the Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'the Blues Brothers'
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1997
Les deniers du culte
Les deniers du culte
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1994
The Legend of Dolemite
The Legend of Dolemite
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1993
Reflections on the Living Dead
Reflections on the Living Dead
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1992
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
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Venice/Venice
Venice/Venice
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Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
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1986
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
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1985
B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
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1983
The Making of 'Thriller'
The Making of 'Thriller'
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1997
An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris as Characters
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1985
Clue
Clue as Story
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2010
Burke and Hare
Burke and Hare as Director
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2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project as Director
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2006
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror as Director
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2004
Slasher
Slasher as Director, Writer
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2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update as Director, Writer
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2002
The Kronenberg Chronicles
The Kronenberg Chronicles as Director
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1998
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 as Director, Screenplay
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Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan as Director, Writer
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1996
The Stupids
The Stupids as Director
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1994
Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III as Director
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1992
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood as Director
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1991
Oscar
Oscar as Director
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1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as Director
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1988
Coming to America
Coming to America as Director
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1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon as Director
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1986
Three Amigos!
Three Amigos! as Director
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1985
Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us as Director
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Into the Night
Into the Night as Director
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1983
Trading Places
Trading Places as Director
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Michael Jackson: Thriller
Michael Jackson: Thriller as Director, Screenplay
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Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie as Director, Writer
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1982
Coming Soon
Coming Soon as Director, Writer
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1981
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London as Director, Screenplay
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1980
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers as Director, Writer
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1978
National Lampoon's Animal House
National Lampoon's Animal House as Director
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1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie as Director
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1973
Schlock
Schlock as Director, Writer
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