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John Landis

75 yearsAugust 3, 1950Chicago, Illinois, USAPopularity 1.5

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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Known For

Kelly's Heroes poster
7.3
Kelly's Heroes
1970
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
Psycho IV: The Beginning poster
5.7
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
as Mike Calveccio
The Ax poster
6.9
The Ax
2005
as Maxime's Friend's Father
Spontaneous Combustion poster
4.7
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Radio Technician

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.

Career

Filmography

The Ax poster
6.9
The Ax
2005
as Maxime's Friend's Father
Psycho IV: The Beginning poster
5.7
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990
as Mike Calveccio
Spontaneous Combustion poster
4.7
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Radio Technician
Kelly's Heroes poster
7.3
Kelly's Heroes
1970
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
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