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John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American movie actor, director, writer, and producer. Although he is mostly known for his influential comedies and music videos with Michael Jackson, Landis has also done many horror related projects.

Films and television episodes directed by Landis

• Show Dogs (TBA)
• Bat Boy the Musical (TBA)
• Epic Proportions (2008) (pre-production)
• Gone (2007) (announced)
• Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
• Psych
  • "Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast" (2007)
• Masters of Horror
  • "Family" (2006)
  • "Deer Woman" (2005)
• Slasher (2004)
• Susan's Plan (1998)
• Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
• The Stupids (1996)
• Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
• Innocent Blood (1992)
• "Black or White" (1991)
• Oscar (1991)
• Coming to America (1988)
• Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
• ¡Three Amigos! (1986)
• Spies Like Us (1985)
• Disaster at Buzz Creek (1985)
• Into the Night (1985)
• "Thriller" (1983)
• Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
• Trading Places (1983)
• Coming Soon (1982)
• An American Werewolf in London (1981)
• The Blues Brothers (1980)
• National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
• The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
• Schlock (1976)