Max Landis, 1985
Writers · August 3, 1985
Max Landis
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Max Landis is 40 years old, born August 3, 1985 in United States · Leo.
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About
Max Landis wrote screenplays for Chronicle (2012), American Ultra (2015), and Bright (2017), establishing himself as a major voice in genre filmmaking. Born in the US in 1985, he is the son of director John Landis. Beyond film, he created the series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency for BBC America and produced Channel Zero. His career stalled in 2017 following accusations of emotional and sexual abuse. As a Leo, he channels intensity into world-building narratives.
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Biography
Max Landis (born August 3, 1985) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He wrote scripts for Chronicle (2012), American Ultra (2015), Victor Frankenstein (2015), and Bright (2017)—a body of work that positioned him as a distinctive voice in commercial cinema. He also wrote and directed Me Him Her (2015), produced the first two seasons of the Syfy series Channel Zero (2016), and created Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) for BBC America, adapting the Douglas Adams novel. In both 2011 and 2012, Forbes magazine listed him among "30 Under 30" young people to watch in entertainment. He is the son of director John Landis. As a screenwriter and actor, Landis worked across film, television, and comics, publishing limited series with DC and Image Comics. A Life Path 7, he gravitates toward introspection and unconventional storytelling. His career trajectory halted in 2017 when several women accused him of emotional and sexual abuse.
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Trivia
- Max Landis is the son of director John Landis, known for Animal House and Coming to America.
- He wrote Chronicle (2012), one of the highest-grossing found-footage superhero films.
- Forbes listed him among "30 Under 30" in entertainment in both 2011 and 2012.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Max Landis release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Max Landis?
- Max Landis is 40 years old (born August 3, 1985).
- When is Max Landis's birthday?
- Max Landis was born on August 3, 1985.
- What is Max Landis's zodiac sign?
- Max Landis is a Leo, born August 3, 1985.
- What is Max Landis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Max Landis was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Max Landis from?
- Max Landis is from United States.
- What does Max Landis do?
- Max Landis is a writer.
- Is Max Landis still alive?
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