John Landis

John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for the comedy films that he has directed – such as The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Trading Places (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), and for directing Michael Jackson's music videos for "Thriller" (1983) and "Black or White" (1991).

John Landis
Landis at the 2022 Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy
Born (1950-08-03) August 3, 1950
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • actor
Years active1969–present
Spouse
(m. 1980)
Children2, including Max Landis
Signature
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