Jim Belushi
James Adam Belushi, commonly known as Jim Belushi, was born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a multifaceted American actor, comedian, singer, and musician, best recognized for his lead role as James "Jim" Orenthal in the popular sitcom "According to Jim." Jim is also the younger brother of the iconic comedian John Belushi, who sadly passed away in 1982.
Growing up in Wheaton, a suburb of Chicago, Jim was the youngest of four siblings, which included older brother John, older sister Marian, and younger brother Billy. His father, Adam Anastos Belushi, hailed from Qytezë, Korçë, Albania, while his mother, Agnes Demetri (Samaras) Belushi, was born in Ohio to Greek-Albanian immigrants from Korçë.
After completing his high school education at Wheaton Central High School, Jim pursued higher learning at the College of DuPage. He later graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, earning a degree in Speech and Theatre Arts. Throughout his career, Belushi has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing his diverse talents and continuing the legacy of humor and performance established by his brother.
Filmography
Song Sung Blue
About Last Night...
K-911
Sollers Point
Wonder Wheel
Home Sweet Hell
Gang Related
Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe
Snow Buddies
Katie Says Goodbye
The Hollow Point
Separate Lives
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King
The Florentine
Farce of the Penguins
Joe Somebody
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
Curly Sue
Thunderstruck (2012)
Made Men
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Thief
The Ghost Writer
Cougars, Inc.
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Hoodwinked!
The Man with One Red Shoe
Little Shop of Horrors
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
Casper's Scare School
K-9
A Scooby-Doo! Christmas
The Principal
Race the Sun
K9 PD with Jim Belushi
Wild Palms
Buccaneers & Bones
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
Show Me a Hero
A History of the World in Six Glasses
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Good Girls Revolt
Growing Belushi
According to Jim
The Defenders (2010)
The Tick