John David Landis is an American entertainer (Director, Screenwriter, Actor). He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his roles in the films The Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf in London.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: John David Landis
- Gender: Male
- Age: 75 years old
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf in London
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Marital Status: Married
Age
John David Landis is 76 years old (Estimated). He was born in 1950 (exact date of birth not publicly disclosed).
Height
John David Landis stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in.
Weight
Weight information has not been publicly disclosed.
Education
His education background has not been fully documented publicly.
Rise to Fame
- Directed the massive box office success Animal House, redefining the raunchy comedy genre. (1978)
Notable Works
Notable works include Coming to America, An American Werewolf in London, and The Blues Brothers, among others.
Film
- Coming to America: Director (Film, 1988)
- An American Werewolf in London: Director (Film, 1981) — Cult horror-comedy
- The Blues Brothers: Director (Film, 1980) — Comedy classic
- National Lampoon's Animal House: Director (Film, 1978) — Breakthrough film
Other
- Michael Jackson's Thriller: Director (Other, 1983) — Iconic music video
Salary
John David Landis receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Net Worth
John David Landis’s net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being Business.
Family & Relationships
John David Landis is married to Deborah Nadoolman Landis. He has 2 children, including Max Landis and Rachel Landis.
- Father: Marshall Landis
- Mother: Shirley Landis
- Children:
- Max Landis (1985)
- Rachel Landis
Lesser Known Facts
- He began his career as a mail boy at 20th Century Fox before working as a stuntman in Europe.
Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: John David Landis
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
- Age: 75
- Birthday: August 3
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Marshall Landis
- Mother: Shirley Landis
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Deborah Nadoolman Landis (Spouse • Wife and costume designer)
- Max Landis (Child • Son and screenwriter)