
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

The Blues Brothers
as Trooper La Fong
1980

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as Self
2021

The Silence of the Hams
as FBI Agent
1994

Into the Night
as SAVAK
1985

Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self
1997

The Kentucky Fried Movie
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
1977

Blast Vegas
as Salesman #1
2013

Kelly's Heroes
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
1970

Battle for the Planet of the Apes
as Jake's Friend
1973

Red Sun
as Henchman (uncredited)
1971

An American Werewolf in London
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
1981

Laws of Deception
as Judge Trevino
1997

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as Self [archival]
2021

The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Leonard Winesop
1984

Darkman
as Physician
1990

Death Race 2000
as Mechanic
1975

Psycho IV: The Beginning
as Mike Calveccio
1990

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
as Self
2010

Eating Raoul
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
1982

Robot Dracula
as John
2026
TV Appearances

Dream On
as Herb
1990

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

Psychoville
2009

The Six Million Dollar Man
as Michael
1974

Eek! The Cat
as John Landis (voice)
1992
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
as Self
1992

The Movies That Made Us
as Self
2019

Eli Roth's History of Horror
as Self
2018

Holliston
as Himself
2012

Face Off
as Guest Judge
2011

The Real History of Science Fiction
as Himself
2014

Caroline in the City
as John Landis
1995