Directors born on August 3

Take a focused look at the directors born on August 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1950 John Landis

  John Landis is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor best known for directing iconic comedies and thrillers such as 'National Lampoon's Animal House' and 'An American Werewolf in London.' He has played a significant role in shaping the comedic and horror genres in American cinema. [bio]