Monte Landis
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Max Landstein (born 20 April 1933) was a Scottish-American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the comic foil in multiple episodes of The Monkees, most notably as "Mr. Zero" in "The Devil and Peter Tork". He began his career in Britain before moving to the United States in 1963. He also had a career in Paris in the mid-50s as emcee in cabarets and jazz clubs (Crazy Horse, Club Saint-Germain, etc.) -he played his own role later in Charade (1963)- and choreographer for the French vocal group The Blue Stars of France.
Monte Landis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Monte Landis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Monte Landis's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Monte Landis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Young Frankenstein, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Monte Landis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Monte Landis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Monte Landis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Heart Condition | Beverly Palm Hotel Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Underachievers | Carruthers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Dr. Dodd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Mario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Body Double | Sid Goldberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Prison Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Linda Lovelace for President | B.S. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Gravedigger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Candy Stripe Nurses | Husband in Clinic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Myra Breckinridge | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Targets | Marshall Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Double Trouble | Georgie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kiss Me, Kate | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Charade | Master of Ceremonies at Club (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | What a Crazy World | Solly Gold | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | Mr. Bassett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Play It Cool | Horace - Beatnik Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | On the Fiddle | Conductor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St Trinian's | Octavius | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Fleetsnod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared | Cobbley | Average | Similar → |
Monte Landis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Monte Landis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Monte Landis is "Young Frankenstein" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Monte Landis acted in?
Monte Landis has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Monte Landis?
Other notable films include "Charade", "On the Beat", and "Targets".