John Landis is an American actor best known for playing Director in the film Animal House.
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Best Known For:The film Animal House
Breakthrough:Directed the blockbuster comedy film National Lampoon's Animal House in 1978
10 Quick Facts About John Landis
- Full Name: John Landis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Animal House
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
- Age: 76 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Nadelman
- Children: Max Landis
John Landis Age
John Landis is about 76 years old as of 2026. John Landis was born in 1950.
Career & Work
John Landis' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Independent.
Organization: Independent
Role: Film Director
Period: 1973–Present
Rise to Fame
John Landis rose to prominence for his role in the film Animal House.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and An American Werewolf in London.
- Film: Animal House (Director, 1978)
- Film: The Blues Brothers (Director, 1980)
- Film: An American Werewolf in London (Director, 1981)
- Film: Michael Jackson's Thriller (Director, 1983)
John Landis Family & Relationships
John Landis is married to Deborah Nadelman. He has 1 child, Max Landis.
- Father: Marshall Landis
- Mother: Shirley Landis
- Children:
- Max Landis (1985)
Lesser Known Facts
- John Landis directed Michael Jackson's iconic music video for Thriller.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Landis
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
- Age: 76
- Birthday: August 3
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Family & Relationships
- Father: Marshall Landis
- Mother: Shirley Landis
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Nadelman
- Children: Max Landis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$481,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$7,919,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
Related Biographies
- Deborah Nadelman (Spouse • Wife)
- Max Landis (Child • Son)
