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John Landis was born on August 3, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. John Landis is 76 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Time Machine Award (2004).
My Take
John Landis represents a filmmaking confidence we have nearly lost: the belief that entertaining an audience is a noble end in itself. The Blues Brothers, Animal House, and Trading Places are comedies built like freight trains, then he pivots to An American Werewolf in London and practically invents the modern horror-comedy, then directs the Thriller video, the most influential music film ever made. That range is not dabbling; it is a unified theory of showmanship. His career has its shadows and I do not ignore them, but as pure craft, his run from the late seventies through the eighties is staggering. Few directors gave popular cinema that much joy.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Landis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ランディス
- Reading
- じょん・らんでぃす
- Born
- August 3, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Time Machine Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was John Landis born?
Born August 3, 1950 (age 76).
Where is John Landis from?
John Landis is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does John Landis do?
John Landis works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, film actor.
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