John Belushi
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John Belushi was an American actor and comedian born on January 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He rose to national fame as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live starting in 1975. His film career included the box-office hit Animal House (1978) and The Blues Brothers (1980), in which he starred alongside Dan Aykroyd. Belushi was known for his physical, high-energy comedy style. He died in 1982 at the age of 33.
John Belushi
9 Movies
John Belushi was an American actor and comedian born on January 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He rose to national fame as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live starting in 1975. His film career included the box-office hit Animal House (1978) and The Blues Brothers (1980), in which he starred alongside Dan Aykroyd. Belushi was known for his physical, high-energy comedy style. He died in 1982 at the age of 33.
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Plays 'Joliet' Jake Blues
The Blues Brothers
1980
Plays John 'Bluto' Blutarski
Animal House
1978
Plays Capt. Wild Bill Kelso
1941
1979
Plays Hector
Goin' South
1978
Plays Ernie Souchak
Continental Divide
1981
Plays Earl Keese
Neighbors
1981
Plays Eric
Old Boyfriends
1979
Plays Various Characters
The Best of John Belushi
1985
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Neighbors
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The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
1985
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Neighbors
Earl Keese
1981
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Continental Divide
Ernie Souchak
1981
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The Blues Brothers
'Joliet' Jake Blues
1980
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1941
Capt. Wild Bill Kelso
1979
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Old Boyfriends
Eric
1979
Film
Goin' South
Hector
1978
Film
Animal House
John 'Bluto' Blutarski
1978
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The Beach Boys: It's OK
Cop #2
1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Belushi still alive?
John Belushi passed away on March 5, 1982 at age 33.
What are the most famous roles of John Belushi?
John Belushi is best known for roles in The Blues Brothers, Animal House, 1941.
How many movies has John Belushi been in?
Over a 9-year career (since 1973), John Belushi has appeared in 9 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was John Belushi's first movie?
The career of John Belushi began with Lemmings (1973).
What is John Belushi's most recent movie or series?
John Belushi's most recent release is The Best of John Belushi, which premiered on August 3, 1985.
John Belushi
1949-01-24 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.