John Belushi

John Belushi

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

as 'Joliet' Jake Blues

Animal House

as John 'Bluto' Blutarski

1941

as Capt. Wild Bill Kelso

Cast Credits

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

as Various Characters (archive footage)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi

as Self / Various (archive footage)

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

as Self (archive footage)

The Best of John Belushi

as Various Characters

Neighbors

as Earl Keese

Continental Divide

as Ernie Souchak

The Blues Brothers

as 'Joliet' Jake Blues

1941

as Capt. Wild Bill Kelso

Goin' South

as Hector

Animal House

as John 'Bluto' Blutarski

The Richard Pryor Special?

as Slave Driver / Bartender

Lemmings

as Various

Crew Credits