Portrait of John Landis

John Landis

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Aug 03 1950
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
John Landis is 74 years old
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Poster of Blue
Blue
John Landis was 71 in Blue as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids
John Landis was 68 in I Hate Kids as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of Grabbers
Grabbers
John Landis was 62 in Grabbers as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2012
Poster of Some Guy Who Kills People
Some Guy Who Kills People
John Landis was 60 in Some Guy Who Kills People as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 2011
Poster of Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
John Landis was 60 in Burke & Hare as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
John Landis was 57 in In Sickness and in Health as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2008
Poster of Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
John Landis was 57 in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of Family
Family
John Landis was 56 in Family as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2006
Poster of The Great Sketch Experiment
The Great Sketch Experiment
John Landis was 56 in The Great Sketch Experiment as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of Slasher
Slasher
John Landis was 53 in Slasher as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2004
Poster of Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic
John Landis was 51 in Teddy Bears' Picnic as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of The Kronenberg Chronicles
The Kronenberg Chronicles
John Landis was 51 in The Kronenberg Chronicles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Lost World - Gladiator
The Lost World - Gladiator
John Landis was 50 in The Lost World - Gladiator as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 2001
Poster of Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan
John Landis was 48 in Susan's Plan as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1998
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
John Landis was 48 in The Lost World as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1998
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
John Landis was 47 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris
John Landis was 46 in An American Werewolf in Paris as 'Characters'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1997
Poster of HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II
John Landis was 46 in HIStory on Film, Volume II as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
John Landis was 46 in The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1996
Poster of The Stupids
The Stupids
John Landis was 46 in The Stupids as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1996
Poster of Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
John Landis was 44 in Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1995
Poster of Here Come the Munsters
Here Come the Munsters
John Landis was 44 in Here Come the Munsters as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
John Landis was 43 in Beverly Hills Cop III as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1994
Poster of Dangerous: The Short Films
Dangerous: The Short Films
John Landis was 43 in Dangerous: The Short Films as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
John Landis was 42 in Innocent Blood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1992
Poster of Michael Jackson - Black or White
Michael Jackson - Black or White
John Landis was 41 in Michael Jackson - Black or White as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Oscar
Oscar
John Landis was 40 in Oscar as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
John Landis was 39 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
John Landis was 37 in Coming to America as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
John Landis was 37 in Amazon Women on the Moon as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of ¡Three Amigos!
¡Three Amigos!
John Landis was 36 in ¡Three Amigos! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1986
Poster of Fuzzbucket
Fuzzbucket
John Landis was 35 in Fuzzbucket as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
John Landis was 35 in Clue as 'Story, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1985
Poster of Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us
John Landis was 35 in Spies Like Us as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of Into the Night
Into the Night
John Landis was 34 in Into the Night as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1985
Poster of Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
John Landis was 34 in Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
John Landis was 34 in B.B. King: Into the Night as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
John Landis was 33 in Making Michael Jackson's Thriller as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
John Landis was 33 in Michael Jackson's Thriller as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1983
Poster of Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
John Landis was 32 in Twilight Zone: The Movie as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
John Landis was 32 in Trading Places as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Coming Soon
Coming Soon
John Landis was 31 in Coming Soon as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
John Landis was 31 in An American Werewolf in London as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
John Landis was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of Animal House
Animal House
John Landis was 27 in Animal House as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1978
Poster of The Kentucky Fried Movie
The Kentucky Fried Movie
John Landis was 27 in The Kentucky Fried Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1977
Poster of My Name Is Nobody
My Name Is Nobody
John Landis was 23 in My Name Is Nobody as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1973
Poster of Schlock
Schlock
John Landis was 22 in Schlock as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of Chato's Land
Chato's Land
John Landis was 21 in Chato's Land as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West
John Landis was 18 in Once Upon a Time in the West as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1968
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
John Landis was 17 in The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
John Landis was 16 in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1966
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
John Landis will be 74+ in An American Werewolf in London as 'Original Film Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes
John Landis will be 74+ in Bad Vibes as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Freddie Rider's Thriller
Freddie Rider's Thriller
John Landis will be 74+ in Freddie Rider's Thriller as 'Book'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
John Landis was 70+ in Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash
John Landis was 60+ in Franklin & Bash as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
John Landis was 57+ in Fear Itself as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Psych
Psych
John Landis was 55+ in Psych as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
John Landis was 55+ in Masters of Horror as 'Writer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
John Landis was 48+ in The Lost World as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 1999
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
John Landis was 47+ in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show as 'Director, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
John Landis was 44+ in Sliders as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
John Landis was 43+ in Weird Science as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
John Landis was 39+ in Dream On as 'Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
John Landis was 35+ in George Burns Comedy Week as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985