Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Directed 40
2020s
- 2021
Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten
Director
2010s
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
In Sickness and in Health
Director
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Director
- 2006
Family
Director
- 2005
- 2004
Slasher
Director
- 2002
The Kronenberg Chronicles
Director
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Director
- 1996
The Stupids
Director
- 1995
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Director
- 1994
- 1993
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Director
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Director
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
Director
B.B. King: Into the Night
Director
- 1983
- 1982
Coming Soon
Director
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1973
Acted in 59
2020s
- 2026
Robot Dracula
John
- 2023
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
Stranger
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
Deconstructing Dunning
Movie
- 2015
Wrestling Isn't Wrestling
Therapist
- 2013
Blast Vegas
Salesman #1
- 2012
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
Movie
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
The Scenesters
Judge Paxton B. Johnson
The Face is Familiar
Movie
- 2008
- 2007
British Film Forever
TV
- 2006
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
Movie
- 2005
Torrente 3: The Protector
Embajador árabe
- 2004
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Diamonds
Gambler
- 1997
Quicksilver Highway
Surgical Assistant
Laws of Deception
Judge Trevino
- 1996
Vampirella
Astronaut #1
- 1995
- 1994
The World of Jim Henson
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Making an American Werewolf in London
Movie
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
- 1971
- 1970
Produced 27
2020s
- 2022
Blue
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
- 2011
Some Guy Who Kills People
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Producer
- 2001
The Lost World - Gladiator
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Lost World
Executive Producer
- 1997
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Producer
- 1996
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
Executive Producer
- 1995
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Producer
Here Come the Munsters
Executive Producer
- 1994
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
B.B. King: Into the Night
Producer
- 1983
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Producer
- 1982
Coming Soon
Producer
1970s
- 1970
No release date
Bad Vibes
Executive Producer
Wrote 14
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Slasher
Writer
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Writer
1980s
- 1985
- 1983
- 1982
Coming Soon
Writer
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1973
Other crew 5
Appearances85
2020s
- 2026
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
Himself
- 2025
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
Self
The Vincent Price Legacy
Himself
- 2024
- 2023
The Rise of the Comic Strip
Self
- 2021
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Self [archival]
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
An American Filmmaker in London
Self
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Self
- 2018
- 2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Self - Friend & Filmmaker
In Their Own Words
Self · 1 episode
- 2014
Out of Print
Self
- 2013
- 2012
Bergman's Video
Self - Filmmaker · 1 episode
Holliston
Himself · 2 episodes
- 2011
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self
American Grindhouse
Himself
Bob Burns' Hollywood Halloween
Self
- 2010
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Self
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
Self
2000s
- 2009
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Self
Vittorio D.
Self
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
- 2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
Animal House: The Inside Story
Self
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Self
- 2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
- 2006
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Self
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
Self
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
Self
- 2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Self
- 2004
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Self
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Self
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
Self
- 2003
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Forever Ealing
Self
Masters of Horror
Self
It's Black Entertainment
Self
- 2000
The American Nightmare
Self
1990s
- 1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Host / Self
- 1998
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Director
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Self
The Abbey Road Story
Self
- 1997
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self
- 1996
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Self
- 1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
Self
- 1992
Venice/Venice
Self
1980s
- 1989
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
- 1985
B.B. King: Into the Night
Self
- 1983
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Self
- 1982
Take One: Fear on Film
Self
Thanked in the credits2
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic
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