
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/3/1950
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
존 랜디스John David Landis
John Landis
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.
Known For

Trading Places
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)

The Scenesters
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson

The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Leonard Winesop

Darkman
as Physician

Trespassing Bergman
as Self

Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
as Dr. Edwards

Red Sun
as Henchman (uncredited)

Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician

Spider-Man 2
as Doctor

RoboCop
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)

Battle for the Planet of the Apes
as Jake's Friend

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self

The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer

Vittorio D.
as Self

Eating Raoul
as Man at Bank (uncredited)

The Ax
as Maxime's Friend's Father

The Body
as Man in Bathroom

Spontaneous Combustion
as Radio Technician

Parasomnia
as Department Store Manager

1941
as Mizerany
Career Timeline
2024
2023
2021
2019
2018
2015
2014
2012
2011
2010
2009
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
as Self
Vittorio D.
as Self
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
as Self
The Scenesters
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
as Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
as Self
Psychoville
Role unknown
The Face is Familiar
Role unknown
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self
2008
2007
2006
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
as Self
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
Role unknown
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
as Self
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Role unknown
2005
2004
2003
1999
1998
1997
1994
1992
Eek! The Cat
as John Landis (voice)
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger
as Dr. Edwards
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Role unknown
Venice/Venice
as Self
Sleepwalkers
as Lab Technician
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
as Self
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
as Self