John Landis
Directing
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.
Born: August 3, 1950
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
Mr. T is an office worker with a passion. After work he copes by doing side gigs on film sets. Matching deadlines for one job with the agenda of the other is not always easy, especially when unforeseen events and misunderstandings happen along the way. While the end of the day seems distant, he does not lose his heart as eventually he remembers the reason for all those efforts.
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
Bob Wilkins (April 11, 1932 – January 7, 2009) was a beloved Northern California television personality best known for his long run as a horror host. His singularly unique approach to the films and his hosting style was a simple extension of his wit and charming personality. This film covers the dates and titles of his weekly horror shows on KCRA 3, KTXL 40, and KTVU 2 with vintage interviews of Bob Wilkins, clips from his shows, film trailers, commercials, stills, and audio recordings. A video scrapbook, you definitely will not catch it all on a single viewing.
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
The Vincent Price Legacy
The Legacy of Vincent Price, the first feature-length documentary about the Master of Menace, explores the man behind the legend through conversations with his family, friends, colleagues, historians, and fans.
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson shows you his home videos.
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
Thriller 40
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
B.B. King: Into the Night
A short documentary about B.B. King and his time working on the score for the 1985 movie "Into the Night" starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The company, started by comedian and businessman William Hinds in 1934, made films such as The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Quatermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Filmography
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Stranger
as Self
as Self [archival]
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Psychic #4
as Self
as Man in Bathroom
as Couple
as Self
as Jebediah Rex
as Self - Friend & Filmmaker
as Self
as Self - Director
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Salesman #1
as Professor
as Self - Filmmaker
as Himself
as Self
as Himself
as Guest Judge
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Judge Paxton B. Johnson
as Self
as Department Store Manager
as Self
as Self
as Embajador árabe
as Maxime's Friend's Father
as Doctor
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Gambler
as Self - Director
as Self
as Doctor
as Self
as Self
as Surgical Assistant
as Judge Trevino
as Astronaut #1
as John Landis
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
as Russ Dorr
as FBI Agent
as John Landis (voice)
as Dr. Edwards
as Self
as Lab Technician
as Mike Calveccio
as Physician
as Herb
as Radio Technician
as Man in '6000 SUX' Commercial (uncredited)
as SAVAK
as Self
as Leonard Winesop
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
as Man at Bank (uncredited)
as Self
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
as Trooper La Fong
as Mizerany
as Additional Muppet Performer
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
as Mechanic
as Michael
as Jake's Friend
as Schlock
as Henchman (uncredited)
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
as John