John Landis
Film director and producer of comedy classics
Born
August 3rd, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Directed celebrated films such as 'Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers'. Created the groundbreaking music video for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', which is often hailed as a significant cultural moment in music history. Served as a prominent figure in Hollywood during the late 20th century, contributing significantly to the comedy genre and working with various notable actors.
Directed 'Animal House'
Directed 'The Blues Brothers'
Produced 'Thriller' music video
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