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Known For

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
1981
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Family
Family
2006
Director

Horror Career Stats

31
Horror Films
1973-2021
Career Span
49 years in horror
17
As Actor
14
Director
Peak Era
1990s10 films

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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.

John Landis Filmography

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
as Self [archival]
The Body
The Body
2018
as Man in Bathroom
Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween
2015
as Jebediah Rex
Grabbers
Grabbers
2012
Thanks
Some Guy Who Kills People
Some Guy Who Kills People
2011
Executive Producer
Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
2010
Director
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009
as Self
Parasomnia
Parasomnia
2008
as Department Store Manager
In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
2008
Director
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007
as Self
Family
Family
2006
Director
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000
as Self
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
as Self
Quicksilver Highway
Quicksilver Highway
1997
as Surgical Assistant
An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris
1997
Characters
Vampirella
Vampirella
1996
as Astronaut #1
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
1996
Executive Producer
Here Come the Munsters
Here Come the Munsters
1995
Executive Producer
Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers
1992
as Lab Technician
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
1992
Director
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
as Mike Calveccio
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Radio Technician
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Director, Writer, Producer
Eating Raoul
Eating Raoul
1982
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
1982
Director, Producer, Writer
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
1981
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
Schlock
Schlock
1973
as Schlock
Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula
as John
Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
Original Film Writer, Executive Producer

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