Jim Belushi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jim Belushi
Belushi in 2015
Born	James Adam Belushi (1954-06-15) June 15, 1954 (age 71) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	James Belushi "The Belush" Zee Blues
Citizenship	United States
Education	College of DuPage (attended) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (BA)
Occupation	Actor comedian musician
Years active	1977–present
Spouse(s)	Sandra Davenport ​ ​ (m. 1980; div. 1988)​ Marjorie Bransfield ​ ​ (m. 1990; div. 1992)​ Jennifer Sloan ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2021)​
Children	3, including Robert
Parents	Adam Anastos Belushi (father) Agnes Demetri Samaras (mother)
Relatives	John Belushi (brother)
Family	Belushi family

James Adam Belushi (born June 15, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is famous for his roles in the TV shows Saturday Night Live (1983–1985) and According to Jim (2001–2009).

Belushi has also appeared in many movies. Some of his well-known films include Red Heat (1988), K-9 (1989), Curly Sue (1991), and Underdog (2007). He also voiced characters in animated movies like The Ghost Writer (2010).

He is the younger brother of the famous comedian John Belushi, who passed away in 1982. Jim's son, Robert Belushi, is also an actor.

Early Life and Education

James Adam Belushi was born on June 15, 1954, in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. His father, Adam, was from Albania, and his mother, Agnes, was the daughter of Albanian immigrants. Jim grew up with his older brother John, older sister Marian, and younger brother Billy.

After finishing high school in 1972, Jim Belushi went to the College of DuPage. Later, he graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1978. He earned a degree in Speech and Theater Arts.

Acting Career

Belushi at the 39th Venice International Film Festival in 1982

From 1977 to 1980, Belushi performed with The Second City, a famous comedy theater group in Chicago, just like his brother John did. His first TV show was Who's Watching the Kids in 1978. His first important movie role was in Thief (1981).

Television Stardom

After his brother's death, Jim joined the cast of Saturday Night Live from 1983 to 1985. He played funny characters like "That White Guy" and Jesse Donnelly.

In 2001, Belushi became the star of his own TV show, According to Jim. The show was very popular and ran for eight years. He also appeared in other shows, including an episode of ER and the drama The Defenders.

Movie Roles

Belushi became more famous with his roles in movies like About Last Night... and Little Shop of Horrors in 1986. These roles led to him getting the main parts in other films.

He starred in many movies, including:

• The Principal (1987)
• Red Heat (1988)
• K-9 (1989), where he played a detective with a police dog.
• Taking Care of Business (1990)
• Mr. Destiny (1990)
• Curly Sue (1991)

Voice Acting

Belushi in House of Blues in Houston, 2008

Belushi is also a talented voice actor. He has provided voices for many cartoons and animated movies. You might have heard his voice in:

• The Mighty Ducks
• Gargoyles
• Hey Arnold! as Coach Wittenberg
• Hoodwinked! as Kirk the Woodsman
• The Wild as Benny the squirrel
• Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

Music and More

In 2003, Belushi and his friend Dan Aykroyd released a blues album called Have Love, Will Travel. They toured together as an updated version of The Blues Brothers, with Belushi known as "Zee Blues."

In 2020, the Discovery Channel began showing a series called Growing Belushi. The show is about Belushi's life on his farm in Oregon.

Personal Life

Belushi has been married three times and has three children. His son, Robert Belushi, born in 1980, followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor.

He is very proud of his Albanian roots. In 2008, he was given honorary Albanian citizenship by the President of Albania. Belushi is a big sports fan and supports Chicago teams like the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.

In 2015, Belushi bought a home in Eagle Point, Oregon, where he started a large farm. He helps raise money for local projects, such as rebuilding the historic Butte Creek Mill.

Filmography

Film

Television

Images for kids

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  Old Joliet Prison Historical Site (2020)

See also

In Spanish: Jim Belushi para niños