Jim Belushi
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://www.jimbelushi.ws/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1954-06-15
    • Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Also Known As:

    James Adam Belushi, Jim Belushi, James Belushi, Джим Белуши, Джеймс Белуши, James A. Belushi, جیم بلوشی

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi is a seasoned American actor, comedian, and musician whose career has spanned over four decades of television, film, and stage. Born in Chicago in 1954 and raised in Wheaton, Illinois, he followed in the footsteps of his iconic older brother, John Belushi, by joining the Second City comedy troupe and later the cast of Saturday Night Live (1983–1985). Belushi transitioned into film with significant roles in 1980s classics like Thief, About Last Night, and The Principal, eventually becoming a household name as the lead of the long-running ABC sitcom According to Jim (2001–2009). Beyond acting, he is an accomplished blues singer who performs with his band, The Sacred Hearts, and a successful businessman who founded Belushi’s Farm, a legal cannabis enterprise in Oregon. In the 2025 biographical drama Song Sung Blue, Belushi takes on the role of Tom D’Amato, the "tour-bus drivin' manager" and local backer for the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. Critics have noted that Belushi leans into his comedic roots for the role, providing a spirited, "cheese-head" energy that serves as a tribute to his own Midwestern upbringing. Belushi has spoken emotionally about his involvement in the project, admitting that the film's themes of second chances and musical passion moved him to tears during his first viewing. His performance is considered a standout supporting turn that balances the film’s heavier dramatic moments with authentic local charm. The year 2025 has marked a major artistic resurgence for Belushi, as he also stars in Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, where he plays the role of Ken Kesey. Between his high-profile film roles and his continued work on his farm—which was the subject of the reality series Growing Belushi—he remains a versatile figure in American pop culture. A dedicated advocate for the arts, he continues to support the John Belushi Scholarship Fund, which he founded to assist students pursuing careers in the visual and performing arts.

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