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