The Laughing Man

JOHN LANDIS HAS CREATED SOME OF THE FUNNIEST FILMS OF ALL TIME, FROM TRADING PLACES TO ANIMAL HOUSE AND THE BLUES BROTHERS

BY MARSHALL FINE • PORTRAIT BY RICCARDO GHILARDI

There was no one on a movie set who was more excited to be there than director John Landis. Dressed in his trademark sportscoat and tie (with jeans), the man behind such lauded films as Animal House, Trading Places and The Blues Brothers was the picture of enthusiasm when he roamed the soundstages or locations during production, cheering actors on after a good take—or booing after a bad one. Landis was inspired to make movies as an eight year old after seeing The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. He still sounds nearly giddy talking about how much he enjoys working behind the camera. “Making movies is a privilege and a pleasure,” says the 72-year-old. “I’ve worked on over 100 films and done every job there is on a film except hair. It’s…

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