John Landis
Known for
John Landis belongs to the production side of the business, as an American director whose name recurs across a run of productions. Of everything credited, 'Coming to America' traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the credits, 'The Blues Brothers' stands out. At 41 credits, this is a career of some volume.
John Landis
25 Directed
9 Series
John Landis belongs to the production side of the business, as an American director whose name recurs across a run of productions. Of everything credited, 'Coming to America' traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the credits, 'The Blues Brothers' stands out. At 41 credits, this is a career of some volume.
Movies
Director
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
Director
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Director
Trading Places
1983
Director
Coming to America
1988
Director
The Blues Brothers
1980
Director
¡Three Amigos!
1986
Director
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Director
Animal House
1978
Director
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Director
Spies Like Us
1985
Director
Oscar
1991
Director
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Director
Into the Night
1985
Director
Innocent Blood
1992
Director
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Director
Burke & Hare
2010
Director
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Director
The Stupids
1996
Director
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
1993
Director
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995
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Schlock
1973
Director
HIStory on Film, Volume II
1997
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Susan's Plan
1998
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Being Eddie
Full Filmography
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Director · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Franklin & Bash
Director · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Burke & Hare
Director
2010
Film
Fear Itself
Director · 1 episode
2008–
TV
Psych
Director · 3 episodes
2006–
TV
Masters of Horror
Director · 2 episodes
2005–
TV
The Kronenberg Chronicles
Director
2002
Film
The Lost World
Executive Producer · 10 episodes
1999–
TV
Susan's Plan
Director
1998
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Landis and where are they from?
John Landis is 76 years old, born on August 3, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Landis?
John Landis is best known for directing Coming to America, The Blues Brothers, Trading Places.
How many movies has John Landis directed?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), John Landis has directed or written 25 films and worked on 9 TV shows.
What was John Landis's first movie?
The career of John Landis began with Schlock (1973).
What is John Landis's most recent movie or series?
John Landis's most recent release is Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, which premiered on April 23, 2021.
What TV shows has John Landis created or directed?
On television, John Landis has appeared in Psych, Masters of Horror, Fear Itself, The Lost World.
John Landis
1950-08-03 · 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.