John Belushi

Acting

John Belushi

Born January 24, 1949 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died March 5, 1982 · aged 33

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 BrothersThe Blues Brothers · 1980
The Blues Brothers
7.71980
MovieMusicComedy
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Animal HouseAnimal House · 1978
Animal House
7.01978
MovieComedy
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
John Candy: I Like MeJohn Candy: I Like Me · 2025
John Candy: I Like Me
7.92025
MovieDocumentary
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
19411941 · 1979
1941
5.81979
MovieComedyWar
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Cola WarsCola Wars · 2019
Cola Wars
7.82019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the “New Coke” debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry–stodgy, predictable, but indisputably top dog–while Pepsi had been the upstart No. 2, forever poking at its big brother with cutting edge advertising. But in 1985, in a stranger-than-fiction twist, Coca-Cola’s executives took a step so daring that no one in either company could believe it: they changed the formula of the most popular beverage on the planet.
ZappaZappa · 2020
Zappa
7.32020
MovieMusicDocumentary
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
Old BoyfriendsOld Boyfriends · 1979
Old Boyfriends
5.11979
MovieDramaComedy
When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.
Continental DivideContinental Divide · 1981
Continental Divide
6.11981
MovieComedyRomance
A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.

Movies

The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers · 1980
The Blues Brothers
7.71980
MovieMusicComedy
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Animal HouseAnimal House · 1978
Animal House
7.01978
MovieComedy
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
John Candy: I Like MeJohn Candy: I Like Me · 2025
John Candy: I Like Me
7.92025
MovieDocumentary
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
19411941 · 1979
1941
5.81979
MovieComedyWar
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Cola WarsCola Wars · 2019
Cola Wars
7.82019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the “New Coke” debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry–stodgy, predictable, but indisputably top dog–while Pepsi had been the upstart No. 2, forever poking at its big brother with cutting edge advertising. But in 1985, in a stranger-than-fiction twist, Coca-Cola’s executives took a step so daring that no one in either company could believe it: they changed the formula of the most popular beverage on the planet.
ZappaZappa · 2020
Zappa
7.32020
MovieMusicDocumentary
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
Old BoyfriendsOld Boyfriends · 1979
Old Boyfriends
5.11979
MovieDramaComedy
When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.
Continental DivideContinental Divide · 1981
Continental Divide
6.11981
MovieComedyRomance
A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music · 2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.82025
MovieMusicDocumentary
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Jim Henson Idea ManJim Henson Idea Man · 2024
Jim Henson Idea Man
7.92024
MovieDocumentary
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Goin' SouthGoin' South · 1978
Goin' South
5.81978
MovieComedyWestern
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Studio 54Studio 54 · 2018
Studio 54
6.52018
MovieDocumentary
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
Saturday Night Live: ChristmasSaturday Night Live: Christmas · 1999
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
5.61999
MovieComedy
Join the epic "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast of Saturday Night Live regulars in a hilarious compilation of the best holiday moments from the show's Christmas specials. Some of the highlights include "Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas Special," "The Lost Ending to It's a Wonderful Life," "The Night Hannukah Harry Saved Christmas," "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood on Christmas" and, of course, the Church Lady's drum solo.
NeighborsNeighbors · 1981
Neighbors
5.61981
MovieComedy
One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.
Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySaturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary · 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
7.81989
MovieComedyTV Movie
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
Drunk Stoned Brilliant DeadDrunk Stoned Brilliant Dead · 2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
6.72015
MovieHistoryComedy
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to rebirth as an unlikely Hollywood heavyweight, and beyond. A humour empire like no other, the impact of the magazines irreverent, often shocking, sensibility was nothing short of seismic: this is an institution whose (drunk stoned brilliant) alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture. Both insanely great and breathtakingly innovative, The National Lampoon created the foundation of modern comic sensibility by setting the bar in comedy impossibly high.
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashThe Rutles: All You Need Is Cash · 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
6.81978
MovieComedyMusic
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
BelushiBelushi · 2020
Belushi
7.02020
MovieDocumentary
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Steve Martin's Best Show EverSteve Martin's Best Show Ever · 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
7.61981
MovieComedyTV Movie
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night LiveLive from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live · 2005
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
8.02005
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
The Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OK · 1976
The Beach Boys: It's OK
1.01976
MovieMusic
Originally aired as an television special, this concert film includes interview segments, comedy sketches, and concert footage from Brian Wilson's 1976 return to the concert stage.
Animal House: The Inside StoryAnimal House: The Inside Story · 2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
4.02008
MovieDocumentaryComedy
Documentary about the making of Animal House
TVTV: Video RevolutionariesTVTV: Video Revolutionaries · 2018
TVTV: Video Revolutionaries
8.02018
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about Top Value Television (TVTV), a band of merry video makers who, from 1972 to 1977, took the then brand-new portable video camera and went out to document the world.
The Yearbook: An Animal House ReunionThe Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion · 1998
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
7.31998
MovieComedyDocumentary
This documentary, created for the Animal House (1978) collector's edition DVD, is composed of a collection of new interviews with the cast and crew behind the making of the film. There's even some archive footage of John Belushi, and many hilarious behind the scenes stories are told. Its evident that they had a great time creating this classic, and memorable comedic landmark of a film.

TV Shows

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Too Young to DieToo Young to Die · 2012
Too Young to Die
7.22012
SeriesDocumentary
Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.
The Richard Pryor ShowThe Richard Pryor Show · 1977
The Richard Pryor Show
6.41977
SeriesComedy
The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at 8 p.m. opposite ABC's popular television shows Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Because the special was a major hit, both critically and commercially, Pryor was given a chance to host and star in his own television show. TV Guide included the series in their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".