Quick Facts
Born:
1949-01-24
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
43 Total Roles
John Belushi
Acting
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Biography
John Adam Belushi (January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known as one of the original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and for his roles in the films National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers. He was the older brother of Jim Belushi.
Known For
The Blues Brothers
'Joliet' Jake Blues
Animal House
John 'Bluto' Blutarski
1941
Capt. Wild Bill Kelso
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self / Various (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
Self / Eleanor of Gaunt (uncredited)
Goin' South
Hector
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE | Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Zappa MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Belushi MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Cola Wars MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | TVTV: Video Revolutionaries MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Studio 54 MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Too Young to Die TV | Self (archive footage) |