Personal Info
Birth date
1950-08-03 (74 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as
존 랜디스
John Landis
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.
Filmography
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.407
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Psych
7.871
Overview:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.Sliders
7.6
Overview:
In his basement in San Francisco, boy-genius Quinn Mallory unlocks the doorway to an infinite number of Earths. During a test run, Quinn invites co-worker Wade Welles and his teacher Professor Maximillian Arturo to see his new invention. But an increase in power and an early departure leave all three, plus a washed-up soul singer named Rembrandt "Crying Man" Brown, lost in a parallel world. Now they must "slide" from world to world, not only adapting to their changing surroundings, but also trying to get back to their world. Will they ever make it home?Masters of Horror
7.158
Overview:
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.Eek! The Cat
6.8
Overview:
Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk. Plus you can watch the Terrible Thunderlizards try to make Bill and Scooter, the cavemen, extinct. Plus there's Klutter who's, well, we're not exactly sure what Klutter is, but watch and find out for yourself.The Six Million Dollar Man
7.257
Overview:
Follow the adventures of Steve Austin, cybernetically enhanced astronaut turned secret agent, employed by the OSI, under the command of Oscar Goldman and supervised by the scientist who created his cybernetics, Rudy Wells. Steve uses the superior strength and speed provided by his bionic arm and legs, and the enhanced vision provided by his artificial eye, to fight enemy agents, aliens, mad scientists, and a wide variety of other villains.Franklin & Bash
7.2
Overview:
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.The Movies That Made Us
7.2
Overview:
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.Dream On
6.885
Overview:
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
5.6
Overview:
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry. It debuted in first-run syndication on September 1, 1997 and ran for three consecutive seasons, concluding with the 66th episode on May 20, 2000. Peter Scolari took over the role as Wayne Szalinski, the wacky inventor in the original film, played by Rick Moranis. Each episode incorporates new technologies and digital effects to feature the family in various new adventures. The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, with its main studios located in Currie Barracks, a decommissioned Canadian Forces dormitory.George Burns Comedy Week
NYR
Overview:
George Burns Comedy Week is a comedy anthology television series broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1985 fall lineup, hosted by George Burns.Fear Itself
6.767
Overview:
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.Face Off
7.1
Overview:
In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.The Stand
6.847
Overview:
After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
8.463
Overview:
While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.Eli Roth's History of Horror
6.6
Overview:
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.Bergman's Video
NYR
Overview:
In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, and left Stockholm to live there. When he died, the house was preserved. A group of very special film buffs, came from all over the world, travel to Fårö in search of the genius and his legacy. (Released in 2013, edited and abridged, as Trespassing Bergman.)The Real History of Science Fiction
6.9
Overview:
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.Caroline in the City
6.4
Overview:
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran on the NBC television network. It stars Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy, who lives in Manhattan in New York City. The series premiered on September 21, 1995 in the "Must See TV" Thursday night block after Seinfeld. The show ran for 97 episodes over four seasons, before it was cancelled; its final episode was broadcast on April 26, 1999.Once Upon a Time in the West
8.283
Overview:
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.The Lost World
7.2
Overview:
Early 20th-century adventurers find themselves fighting for survival after their hot-air balloon crashes into a remote part of the Amazon, stranding them on a prehistoric plateau.Psychoville
6.8
Overview:
Psychoville is a British dark comedy television . Pemberton and Shearsmith each play numerous characters, with Dawn French and Jason Tompkins in additional starring roles.Coming to America
6.883
Overview:
An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.Weird Science
6.708
Overview:
Gary Wallace, a teenager who dreams of beautiful women and a cheerful life, and his only friend, the shy and geek Wyatt Donnelly, always serve as a target for ridicule and bullying of violent classmates. Once using a computer and mysterious electrical radiation, they manage to bring to life the "woman of their dreams." Her name is Lisa, and she is ready to fulfill the wishes of her creators ...Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
8.3
Overview:
A gym coach acquires incredible superpowers from a mysterious comet and becomes Captain Fantastic, one of the earth's greatest protectors. He works 'undercover' as a kindergarten teacher to raise a new generation of super-powered kids.RoboCop
7.343
Overview:
In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.The Blues Brothers
7.726
Overview:
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.Trading Places
7.221
Overview:
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.Spider-Man 2
7.294
Overview:
Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...Acting
TBARobot Dracula as John
TBAUnder the Moon as High School Principal
2024Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters as Self
2024The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee as Self
2023Thriller 40 as Self
2023The Credible Adventures of Mr. T as Stranger
2021Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida as Self [archival]
2021Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster as Self
2021I Am Alfred Hitchcock as Self
2020Belushi as Self (archive footage)
2019The Movies That Made Us (1 Episode) as Self
2019An American Filmmaker in London as Self
2019Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf as Self
2019I Hate Kids as Psychic #4
2018Eli Roth's History of Horror (5 Episodes) as Self
2018The Body as Man in Bathroom
2018The World Is Yours as Couple
2018Bergman: A Year in a Life as Self
2018King Cohen as Self
2016Sidemen: Long Road To Glory as Unknown
2015Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex as Self
2015Tales of Halloween as Jebediah Rex
2015In Their Own Words: Jim Henson as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
2015In Their Own Words (1 Episode) as Self
2015Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead as Self - Director
2014Out of Print as Self
2014The Real History of Science Fiction (2 Episodes) as Himself
2014Remembering 'Dead of Night' as Unknown
2013Trespassing Bergman as Self
2013Blast Vegas as Salesman #1
2012Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as Self
2012Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader as Professor
2012The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features as Unknown
2012Bergman's Video (1 Episode) as Self - Filmmaker
2012Holliston (2 Episodes) as Himself
2011Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis as Self
2011The Future of Fear as Self
2011Nightmare Factory as Self
2011American Grindhouse as Himself
2011Face Off (1 Episode) as Guest Judge
2010Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
2010The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry as Self
2010The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth as Self
2010Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. as Self
2010David Bowie: Rare and Unseen as Self
2009Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood as Self
2009Vittorio D. as Self
2009Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' as Self
2009The Scenesters as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
2009Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com as Self
2009Tattoos: A Scarred History as Self
2009Psychoville (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009The Face is Familiar as Unknown
2009The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story as Self
2008Parasomnia as Department Store Manager
2008RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” as Self
2008Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self
2008Animal House: The Inside Story as Self
2008Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood as Self
2007Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story as Self
2007Bloodsucking Cinema as Self
2007Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project as Self
2007The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness as Self
2007Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman as Self
2006Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet as Self
2006The Sci-Fi Boys as Self
2006Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound as Self
200642nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage as Self
2006Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes as Unknown
2006(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style as Self
2006Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades as Unknown
2005The Perfect Scary Movie as Self
2005Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy as Self
2005Torrente 3: The Protector as Arab Ambassador, Embajador árabe
2005The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music as Self
2005The Ax as Père du copain de Maxime
2004Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures as Self
2004Edgar G. Ulmer – Der Mann im Off as Self
2004Spider-Man 2 as Doctor
2004Mario Bava: Operazione paura as Self
2004Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River as Self
2004Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation as Self
2003Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies as Self (archive footage)
2002Forever Ealing as Self
2002Masters of Horror as Self
2002It's Black Entertainment as Self
2000The American Nightmare as Self
2000Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby as Judge
1999Diamonds as Gambler
1999Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' as Host / Self
1998The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion as Self - Director
1998The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' as Self
1998The Abbey Road Story as Self
1997Mad City as Doctor
1997Who Is Henry Jaglom? as Self
1997Hollywood Rated 'R' as Self
1997Quicksilver Highway as Surgical Assistant
1997Laws of Deception as Judge Trevino
1996Vampirella as Astronaut #1
1996Abbott & Costello Meet Biography as Self
1995Caroline in the City (1 Episode) as John Landis
1994The World of Jim Henson as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
1994The Stand (1 Episode) as Russ Dorr
1994The Silence of the Hams as FBI Agent
1994The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder as Self
1992Eek! The Cat (1 Episode) as John Landis (voice)
1992Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger as Dr. Edwards
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1 Episode) as Unknown
1992Venice/Venice as Self
1992Sleepwalkers as Lab Technician
1992The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team as Self
1992Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (3 Episodes) as Self
1990Psycho IV: The Beginning as Mike Calveccio
1990Darkman as Physician
1990Dream On (2 Episodes) as Herb
1990Spontaneous Combustion as Radio Technician
1989Stephen King's World of Horror as Self
1987RoboCop as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
1985Into the Night as SAVAK
1985B.B. King: Into the Night as Self
1984The Muppets Take Manhattan as Leonard Winesop
1983Making Michael Jackson's Thriller as Self
1983Trading Places as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
1982Eating Raoul as Man at Bank (uncredited)
1982Take One: Fear on Film as Self
1981An American Werewolf in London as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
1980The Blues Brothers as Trooper La Fong
19791941 as Mizerany
1979The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
1978Animal House as Cafeteria Dishwasher
1977The Kentucky Fried Movie as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
1975Death Race 2000 as Mechanic
1974The Six Million Dollar Man (1 Episode) as Michael
1973Battle for the Planet of the Apes as Jake's Friend
1973Schlock as Schlock
1971Red Sun as Henchman (uncredited)
1970Kelly's Heroes as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Production
TBABad Vibes ... Executive Producer
TBAAn American Werewolf in London ... Executive Producer
2019I Hate Kids ... Executive Producer
2011Some Guy Who Kills People ... Executive Producer
2007Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project ... Producer
2001The Lost World - Gladiator ... Executive Producer
1999The Lost World (10 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
1998Susan's Plan ... Producer
1998The Lost World ... Executive Producer
1998Blues Brothers 2000 ... Producer
1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (66 Episodes) ... Producer
1997HIStory on Film, Volume II ... Producer
1996The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas ... Executive Producer
1995Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory ... Producer
1995Sliders (87 Episodes) ... Producer
1995Here Come the Munsters ... Executive Producer
1994Weird Science (88 Episodes) ... Producer
1990Dream On (120 Episodes) ... Producer
1987Amazon Women on the Moon ... Executive Producer
1986Fuzzbucket ... Producer
1985Clue ... Executive Producer
1985B.B. King: Into the Night ... Producer
1983Making Michael Jackson's Thriller ... Producer
1983Michael Jackson's Thriller ... Producer
1983Twilight Zone: The Movie ... Producer
1982Coming Soon ... Producer
Writing
TBAAn American Werewolf in London ... Original Film Writer
2025Freddie Rider's Thriller ... Book
2005Deer Woman ... Writer
2005Masters of Horror (1 Episode) ... Writer
2004Slasher ... Writer
1998Susan's Plan ... Writer
1998Blues Brothers 2000 ... Screenplay
1997An American Werewolf in Paris ... Characters
1997HIStory on Film, Volume II ... Writer
1985Clue ... Story
1983Michael Jackson's Thriller ... Screenplay
1983Twilight Zone: The Movie ... Writer
1982Coming Soon ... Writer
1981An American Werewolf in London ... Screenplay
1980The Blues Brothers ... Writer
1973Schlock ... Writer
Directing
2021Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten (1 Episode) ... Director
2011Franklin & Bash (1 Episode) ... Director
2010Burke & Hare ... Director
2008In Sickness and in Health ... Director
2008Fear Itself (1 Episode) ... Director
2007Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project ... Director
2006Family ... Director
2006The Great Sketch Experiment ... Director
2006Psych (3 Episodes) ... Director
2005Deer Woman ... Director
2005Masters of Horror (2 Episodes) ... Director
2004Slasher ... Director
2002The Kronenberg Chronicles ... Director
1998Susan's Plan ... Director
1998Blues Brothers 2000 ... Director
1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1 Episode) ... Director
1997HIStory on Film, Volume II ... Director
1996The Stupids ... Director
1995Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory ... Director
1994Beverly Hills Cop III ... Director
1993Dangerous: The Short Films ... Director
1992Innocent Blood ... Director
1991Oscar ... Director
1990Dream On (18 Episodes) ... Director
1990Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special ... Director
1988Coming to America ... Director
1987Amazon Women on the Moon ... Director
1986¡Three Amigos! ... Director
1985Spies Like Us ... Director
1985George Burns Comedy Week (1 Episode) ... Director
1985Into the Night ... Director
1985Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration ... Director
1985B.B. King: Into the Night ... Director
1983Michael Jackson's Thriller ... Director
1983Twilight Zone: The Movie ... Director
1983Trading Places ... Director
1982Coming Soon ... Director
1981An American Werewolf in London ... Director
1980The Blues Brothers ... Director
1978Animal House ... Director
1977The Kentucky Fried Movie ... Director
1973Schlock ... Director
Crew
2012Grabbers ... Thanks
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic ... Thanks
1973My Name Is Nobody ... Stunts
1972Chato's Land ... Stunts
1968Once Upon a Time in the West ... Stunts
1968The Charge of the Light Brigade ... Stunts
1966The Good, the Bad and the Ugly ... Stunts