John Landis

American film director, screenwriter and producer
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John Landis
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John Landis

Summary

John Landis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on August 3, 1950[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,182 views/month, #1,129 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Landis was born in Chicago[2].
  • John Landis was born on August 3, 1950[3].
  • John Landis was married to Deborah Nadoolman Landis[10].
  • A child of John Landis was Max Landis[11].
  • John Landis held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was John Landis's native language[13].
  • John Landis's professions included film director[4].
  • John Landis's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • John Landis worked as a film producer[6].
  • John Landis's professions included actor[7].
  • John Landis's professions included film actor[8].
  • John Landis worked as a television actor[14].
  • John Landis received the Time Machine Award[15].
  • John Landis was a member of Writers Guild of America West[16].
  • John Landis's religion is recorded as Jewish people[17].
  • John Landis is recorded as male[18].
  • John Landis's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Landis's Commons category is recorded as John Landis[20].
  • John Landis's residence is recorded as Beverly Hills[21].
  • John Landis's family name is recorded as Landis[22].
  • John Landis's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Landis's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Landis[24].
  • John Landis's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • John Landis's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[26].
  • John Landis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], John Landis… he was born on August 3, 1950[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[14].

Recognition

John Landis received the Time Machine Award[15].

Personal Life

Among John Landis's spouses was Deborah Nadoolman Landis[10]. A child of him was Max Landis[11]. His religion is recorded as Jewish people[17].

Why It Matters

John Landis ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,182 views/month, #1,129 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Landis born?

John Landis's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Who was John Landis married to?

John Landis's spouses include Deborah Nadoolman Landis[10].

What did John Landis do for work?

John Landis worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], and film actor[8].

What awards did John Landis receive?

Honors received include Time Machine Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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