Director · Actor · Writer · Producer
John Landis
117 credited titles on WatchWise
John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.
Associated lifetime gross
$746M
Combined reported budget
$262M
Gross / budget
2.8x
Bankability Index
51 / 100
Associated performance by genre
Worldwide gross by tagged contribution — US$.
Comedy
$531M · 13 films · 69% hit
Action
$126M · 2 films · 100% hit
Drama
$50M · 4 films · 25% hit
Sci-Fi
$29M · 1 film · 100% hit
Thriller
$7.3M · 1 film · 100% hit
Bankability assessment
51/100Developing verified track record
Films measured × gross-vs-budget efficiency, weighted by billing prominence — lead roles and directing count fully, minor roles fractionally. Association, not attribution — not a claim that this individual caused the revenue.
Filmography cards
Each title carries role, budget, worldwide gross and commercial verdict.
Directed (31)
Acted in (56)
Produced (2)
Titles are ones WatchWise has catalogued so far — not necessarily a complete filmography.
