John Belushi

Born: 1949-01-24

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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
Animal House
1941
Jim Henson Idea Man
Neighbors
John Candy: I Like Me
Cola Wars
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Goin' South

Top Movie Credits

The Blues Brothers 'Joliet' Jake Blues
Animal House John 'Bluto' Blutarski
1941 Capt. Wild Bill Kelso
Jim Henson Idea Man Self (archive footage)
Neighbors Earl Keese
John Candy: I Like Me Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage)
Cola Wars Self (archive footage)