John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.
Ferris Bueller, a high school student, fakes sickness in order to stay at home and spends the rest of the day with his best friend and girlfriend while Edward Rooney, the Dean of Students tries to spy on him.