John Landis
Type: Person
As of November 2026, John Landis has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Oct 2025).
John Landis is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for directing comedy films such as The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), Trading Places (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988), and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), as well as horror films such as An American Werewolf in London (1981), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), and Innocent Blood (1992). He also directed the music videos for Michael Jackson's "Thriller
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Affiliation | Independent / Film industry (notably director of An American Werewolf in London, The Blues Brothers, Animal House, Thriller (Michael Jackson video)) |
| Field | Film |
Who talks about John Landis on podcasts?
John Landis came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on SmartLess.
- Edgar Wright | SmartLess on SmartLess (Oct 2025)
What is John Landis mentioned alongside?
John Landis is most often mentioned alongside Curtis Wayne Wright, The Exorcist 3 and UK.
Mentioned together: Curtis Wayne Wright, The Exorcist 3, UK, New York Times, Sean Hayes, New York, New York, Will Arnett, Venice, Gremlins, Arnold Schwarzenegger