Best Known For:The film The Blues Brothers
Breakthrough:Directed the massive box office success Animal House, redefining the raunchy comedy genre in 1978
10 Quick Facts About John David Landis
- Full Name: John David Landis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Blues Brothers
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Nadoolman Landis
- Specialization: Director, Screenwriter, and Actor
John David Landis Age
John David Landis is about 76 years old as of 2026. John David Landis was born in 1950.
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John David Landis Height
John David Landis stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Rise to Fame
John David Landis rose to prominence for his role in the film The Blues Brothers.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Blues Brothers, An American Werewolf in London, and National Lampoon's Animal House.
Film
- Film: The Blues Brothers (Director, 1980) — Comedy classic
- Film: An American Werewolf in London (Director, 1981) — Cult horror-comedy
- Film: National Lampoon's Animal House (Director, 1978) — Breakthrough film
- Film: Coming to America (Director, 1988)
- Work: Michael Jackson's Thriller (Director, 1983) — Iconic music video
John David Landis Family & Relationships
John David Landis is married to Deborah Nadoolman Landis. He has 2 children, 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.
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
- 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
- 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)
