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

Directing Born August 3, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Six Million Dollar Man

Michael

The Boondocks

Counseling Group Leader (voice)

Dream On

Herb

Caroline in the City

John Landis

The Movies That Made Us

Self

Spider-Man 2

Doctor

The Blues Brothers

Trooper La Fong

Animal House

Cafeteria Dishwasher

The Stand

Russ Dorr

Eek! The Cat

John Landis (voice)

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Self