may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (March 2010) John Landis John Landis at The Blues Brothers 25th Anniversary Born John David Landis August 3, 1950 (1950-08-03) (age 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Occupation Film director Spouse Deborah Nadoolman Landis 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..