John Landis

Born: 1950-08-03

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

Clue
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Beverly Hills Cop III
Once Upon a Time in the West
Coming to America
RoboCop
Trading Places
Spider-Man 2
An American Werewolf in London
The Blues Brothers

Top Movie Credits

Clue Executive Producer
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Stunts
Beverly Hills Cop III Director
Once Upon a Time in the West Stunts
Coming to America Director
RoboCop Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
Trading Places Director
Spider-Man 2 Doctor
An American Werewolf in London Screenplay
The Blues Brothers Writer