John Landis

American film director, screenwriter and producer
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John Landis
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Summary

John Landis was born on August 3, 1950[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], actor[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,939 views/month, #1,129 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Deborah Nadoolman Landis[9]
  • Child: Max Landis[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Occupation: television actor[13], television producer[14], director[15]
  • Award received: Time Machine Award[16]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Jewish people[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: John Landis[20]
  • Residence: Beverly Hills[21]
  • Family name: Landis[22]
  • Given name: John[23]
  • Topic's main category: Category:John Landis[24]
  • Work location: United States[25]
  • Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Start of work period: 1969[28]

Why It Matters

John Landis has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Landis born?

John Landis was born in Chicago[2].

Who was John Landis married to?

John Landis's spouses include Deborah Nadoolman Landis[9].

What did John Landis do for work?

John Landis worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], actor[6], and film actor[7].

What awards did John Landis receive?

Honors received include Time Machine Award[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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