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Jim Belushi
(1954-)
Who Is Jim Belushi?
Actor, comedian and musician James Belushi began his TV career in 1983 when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. In 1986, his supporting role in the movie About Last Night propelled him to national fame. Belushi starred on his own TV sitcom, According to Jim, from 2001 to 2009. He continues to act on stage, as well as on TV and in films. He also sings with a blues band, the Sacred Hearts.
Early Life
James Belushi, nicknamed Jim, was born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, but was raised about 25 miles west, in the outlying suburb of Wheaton. His father, Adam, was an Albanian immigrant, and his mother, Agnes, was the daughter of Albanian immigrants. Jim was the third of four children. His older brother, John Belushi, who also grew up to be a renowned comedic entertainer, died of a tragic drug overdose in 1982.
Belushi's parents were often too busy to keep him out of trouble. As a rebellious teen, he had his share of r
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Jim Belushi
American actor and comedian (born 1954)
James Adam Belushi[1] (; born June 15, 1954) is an American actor and comedian. His television roles include Saturday Night Live (1983–1985), According to Jim (2001–2009), and Good Girls Revolt (2015–2016).
Belushi appeared in films such as Thief (1981), Trading Places (1983), The Man with One Red Shoe (1985), Salvador (1986), Red Heat (1988), K-9 (1989), Taking Care of Business (1990), Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995), Angel's Dance (1999), Joe Somebody (2001), Underdog (2007), The Ghost Writer (2010), The Secret Lives of Dorks (2013) and Wonder Wheel (2017).
He is the younger brother of late comedy actor John Belushi and the father of actor Robert Belushi.
Early life
[edit]James Adam Belushi was born June 15, 1954, in Wheaton, Illinois,[1] to Adam Anastos Belushi, an Albanian from Qytezë, Korçë,[2] and Agnes Demetri Belushi, who was born in Ohio to Al
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James Belushi
Occupation
Years active
1977–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1980; div. 1988)
Marjorie Bransfield(m. 1990; div. 1992)
Jennifer Sloan(m. 1998)
James "Jim" Belushi (June 15, 1954-) is an actor who voiced Lion in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return.
Biography[]
Born in Chicago, Illinois. He fryst vatten the third of fyra children in the Belushi family, with his older brother being the legendary comedian John Belushi. Growing up in a household with a strong comedic influence, it was only natural that James would follow in his brother's footsteps and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Belushi attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he studied acting and discovered his passion for performing. After completing his studies, he began his career in the late 1970s as a comedian, performing at Chicago's famed Second City improvisational theater. His early success in the world of comedy led to appearances on various telev