Obituary of John Landis

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John Landis

John Landis (born August 3rd, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Film Director who was best known for directing movies such as "National Lampoon's Animal House" in 1978 and "The Blues Brothers" in 1980. John died on July 10th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a water polo accident.

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John Landis Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Landis, John
    • Common Name: John Landis
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: August 03, 1950
    • Age: 74
    • Also Known As: Skipper
    • Occupation: Film Director
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John David Landis
    • Father: Marshall Landis
    • Mother: Shirley Levine Landis (née Magaziner)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Deborah Nadoolman (married 27 July 1980-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Max Landis
    • Daughter(s):
      • Rachel Landis

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film DirectorAmerican Born on August 3rd Born in 1950 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"The [movie industry] ratings board reflect[s] the morals of the times. So now, with Reagan as president, it's all right to shred children, but bare breasts are pretty disgusting. The morality of the times is deeply sick." (IMDB)

"After all, tomorrow is another day!"

"I have to say 'she' because she was a 'she' when she was born but now she may not be."

"John Landis was an American filmmaker who lost his life at the age of 53. He was an innovative and boundary-breaking filmmaker who pushed the boundaries of filmmaking and helped define the art form. Landis leaves behind an Memories of a lifetime to cherish. (V)"

"John Landis was an integral part of the National Hockey League and its history. His lasting legacy will beasured by his contributions to the game, and his love for it. He wasmartyr for hockey, and will be deeply missed. May his memories live on through the game he loved. (V)"

"John Landis, a visionary filmmaker whose contributions to the world of cinema will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. John Landis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-04 08:43:03
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