John Belushi
Biography
John Belushi was an American actor. He was born on January 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Belushi was a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He is known for his roles in films such as National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers. He had 40 known acting credits. Belushi passed away on March 5, 1982, at the age of 33.
Career overview
John Belushi was an American actor known for his work in various films and television shows. He was a member of the original cast of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. Belushi's acting career spanned multiple projects, with a total of 40 known credits.
As a comedian and actor, Belushi gained recognition for his roles in several notable films. He was part of the cast in National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers. These films showcased his comedic talents and helped establish him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Belushi's acting career was marked by his versatility and ability to take on various roles. He was a key figure in the comedy world during his time, and his contributions to the film and television industry continue to be remembered.
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- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Zappa (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Belushi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Cola Wars (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Studio 54 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- TVTV: Video Revolutionaries (2018) as Self
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Too Young to Die (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Animal House: The Inside Story (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives (2008) as Self
- The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (2006) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005) as Various Characters (archive footage)
- The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999) as Self
- The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998) as Self - Bluto (archive footage)
- The Best of the Blues Brothers (1993) as Jake Blues (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of John Belushi (1985) as Various Characters
- Neighbors (1981) as Earl Keese
- Continental Divide (1981) as Ernie Souchak
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) as Zhelezna Postruk
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as 'Joliet' Jake Blues
- 1941 (1979) as Capt. Wild Bill Kelso
- Old Boyfriends (1979) as Eric
- Animal House (1978) as John 'Bluto' Blutarski
- Goin' South (1978) as Hector
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) as Ron Decline
- The Things We Did Last Summer (1978) as Self
- The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland (1978) as Joliet Jake Blues
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
- The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) as Slave Driver / Bartender
- The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) as Cop #2
- The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) Writer
- The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) as Cop #2
- The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Eleanor of Gaunt (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Lemmings (1973) as Various
- Lemmings (1973) Writer