John Landis

John Landis

Actor, Director

BIO

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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.

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Birthday

Aug. 3, 1950

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934. …
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The Sci-Fi Boys

From the rudimentary effects of the last century to the sophistication of the digital age, this film traces the history…

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'

Twenty five years on, the original cast and crew look back on the John Landis classic, An American Werewolf In London.

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind …

The Abbey Road Story

Television documentary about the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.