John Belushi

Date of Birth

1949-01-24

Date of Death

1982-03-05

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

The Blues Brothers, 1941, Animal House, Continental Divide, Zappa

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Awesome Art: 80s Comedies with, Back To The Future, Ghostbusters, Goonies, The Naked Gun, Spaceballs

Posted 11 months ago

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted...

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Bill Murray reveals he got so emotional during SNL50 that he “wept three times”

Posted 1 year ago

Bill Murray's humor is famous for being dry and sarcastic, but the comic actor got incredibly emotional during the big SNL50 show.

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Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net: Johnny Crap

Posted 2 years ago

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...

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Dan Aykroyd had to hide cocaine from John Belushi

Posted 2 years ago

Throughout their friendship, Dan Aykroyd had to find a balance between controlling John Belushi and letting him run wild.

Pop Culture

John Belushi sounds off on Blues Brothers critics in unearthed interview

Posted 2 years ago

A recently re-discovered interview from 1979 finds John Belushi lashing out at critics of his band The Blues Brothers.

Movie News

SNL 1975 casts actors to play Garrett Morris, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, and John Belushi

Posted 2 years ago

Hold onto your sides and prepare yourself for stitches because the SNL 1975 cast is ready to welcome four new players to the stage. Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Woke, Bloodshot), Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner, Love and Monsters), Cory Micheal Smith (Transatlantic, Gotham, Call Jane),...

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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: The Blues Brothers, Dracula, Indiana Jones, Oppenheimer, Taxi Driver

Posted 3 years ago

Our weekly column features artwork from fans and pros alike. This week features interpretations of The Blues Brothers, Dracula, Indiana Jones, Oppenheimer, Taxi Driver and more!

Movie News

Short film dramatizes Jack Nicholson and John Belushi feud

Posted 3 years ago

The team behind the viral Robin Williams video has a new short out looking at the tumultuous relationship between Jack and John.

JoBlo Originals

Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Andor, Avatar, Harley Quinn, Rocky, Top Gun: Maverick

Posted 4 years ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

Awesome Artists We’ve Found Around The Net: Ian Glaubinger

Posted 6 years ago

Theodore For years, Awesome Art We've Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase...

Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Akira, The Boys, ET, 1917, The Thing

Posted 6 years ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

Broadway star Alex Brightman cast as John Belushi in upcoming biopic

Posted 6 years ago

John Belushi is one of the great all-time iconic comedians. The SNL alum starred in comedy classics like ANIMAL HOUSE and THE BLUES BROTHERS before tragically dying of a drug overdose at the age of thirty-three. Since his passing in...