Jim Belushi

Born:15. června 1954

Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

James Adam Belushi, popularly known as Jim Belushi, is a versatile American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. Born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, he comes from a family with a rich cultural background. His father, Adam Anastos Belushi, was Albanian, while his mother, Agnes Demetri Belushi, had Greek-Albanian roots. Growing up in Wheaton, a suburb of Chicago, Jim was surrounded by his older siblings John, Marian, and younger brother Billy.

Belushi's career in entertainment began to flourish after he graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in Speech and Theatre Arts. His comedic talent and natural charm soon landed him roles that showcased his unique blend of humor and charisma. One of his most iconic roles was as James "Jim" Orenthal in the beloved American sitcom "According to Jim."

Throughout his career, Jim Belushi has proven himself to be a multi-talented individual. Not only has he excelled in acting, but he has also showcased his musical abilities as a singer and musician. His diverse skill set has allowed him to explore various creative avenues, making him a well-rounded artist in the entertainment industry.

Apart from his professional accomplishments, Belushi is also known for his strong family ties. As the younger brother of the legendary comic actor John Belushi, Jim has carved out his own path in Hollywood while honoring his brother's legacy. Despite the pressures of living up to his brother's reputation, Jim has established himself as a respected figure in the entertainment world.

With a career spanning decades, Jim Belushi has endeared himself to audiences with his endearing personality and comedic timing. His performances have garnered him a loyal fan base and critical acclaim, solidifying his status as a seasoned performer in the industry. Whether he is making audiences laugh with his wit or moving them with his emotional depth, Belushi continues to captivate viewers with his versatile acting skills.

In addition to his work on screen, Jim Belushi is also known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in various charitable causes. His commitment to giving back to the community reflects his compassionate nature and desire to make a positive impact beyond the entertainment realm. Belushi's dedication to using his platform for good has earned him admiration from fans and peers alike.

As a proud alum of the College of DuPage and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Jim Belushi continues to inspire aspiring artists with his journey from humble beginnings to Hollywood success. His story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and passion in pursuing one's dreams, resonating with individuals who look up to him as a role model in the industry.

In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, Jim Belushi remains a prominent figure whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the world of film and television. His legacy as a versatile performer and dedicated philanthropist continues to shape the industry, inspiring future generations of artists to follow in his footsteps. Jim Belushi's enduring presence in Hollywood is a testament to his talent, hard work, and unwavering commitment to his craft.

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Last Action Hero

James Belushi

1993

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

New Year's Eve

Building Super

2011

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

Jingle All the Way

Mall Santa

1996

Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howard vows to make it up to him by buying an action figure of his son's favorite television hero for Christmas. Unfortunately for Howard, it is Christmas Eve, and every store is sold out of Turbo Man. Now, Howard must travel all over town and compete with everybody else to find a Turbo Man action figure.

The Wild

Benny (voice)

2006

An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.

Hoodwinked!

The Woodsman (voice)

2005

Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip through the pages. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman.

Red Heat

Art Ridzik

1988

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.

The Whole Truth

Boone Lassiter

2016

A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted of murdering his wealthy father.

About Last Night...

Bernie Litgo

1986

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.

Wag the Dog

Jim Belushi

1997

During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.

The Ghost Writer

John Maddox

2010

A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.

Thief

Barry Stratagakis

1981

Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.

Return to Me

Joe Dayton

2000

It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Little Shop of Horrors

Patrick Martin

1986

Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.

Snow Dogs

Demon (voice)

2002

When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he's got to learn the trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man.

Wonder Wheel

Humpty

2017

The story of four characters whose lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s: Ginny, an emotionally volatile former actress now working as a waitress in a clam house; Humpty, Ginny’s rough-hewn carousel operator husband; Mickey, a handsome young lifeguard who dreams of becoming a playwright; and Carolina, Humpty’s long-estranged daughter, who is now hiding out from gangsters at her father’s apartment.

K-9

Mike Dooley

1989

The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind the bars, but Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house and sex-life...

Home Sweet Hell

Les

2015

Don Champagne seems to have it all, but when his wife, Mona, learns of his affair with a pretty new salesgirl, she will stop at nothing to maintain their storybook life.

Curly Sue

Bill Dancer

1991

Bill is a penniless drifter who scams strangers out of just enough money to feed himself and his partner in crime, an orphan girl known as Curly Sue. Bill and Curly Sue target Grey, a yuppie lawyer, but their con takes an unexpected turn when the successful woman begins to like the ramshackle duo. But there's one problem—Grey's jealous, conniving boyfriend, Walker.

K-911

Mike Dooley

1999

LAPD detective Mike Dooley and his dog, the German Shepherd Jerry Lee, have been successfully partnered for ten years, but Jerry’s advancing age has Dooley’s superiors suggesting retirement and they are forced to work with a younger K-9 team: female cop Sergeant Welles and her disciplined Doberman Zeus.

Salvador

Doctor Rock

1986

In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.

Taking Care of Business

Jimmy Dworski

1990

An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.

The Principal

Rick Latimer

1987

Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.

Joe Somebody

Chuck Scarett

2001

When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.

Who's Harry Crumb?

Man on Bus (uncredited)

1989

Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.

Fight Another Day

Duke

2024

Follows a tough cop, who after being transported to a dystopian future, must enter a deadly combat tournament to be able to return to his past.