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My Take
I have always admired Jim Belushi for carving out his own lane under the longest shadow in comedy. Being John's younger brother could have defined him forever, yet he built a durable career on his own terms — years of According to Jim, voice work, blues singing, even farming. He is not the flashiest performer of his generation, but he may be one of the steadiest. There is real craft in being dependable: directors knew what they were getting, and audiences felt at home with him. That workmanlike warmth rarely wins trophies, but it wins decades, and Belushi has quietly stacked up several of them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Belushi
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ベルーシ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・べるーし
- Born
- June 15, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Wheaton, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / singer / composer
2. Background
- High school
- Wheaton Warrenville South High School
- University
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wild | — | |
| Notable work | Hoodwinked! | — | |
| Notable work | According to Jim | — | |
| Notable work | Gigi & Nate | — | |
| Notable work | DysEnchanted | — | |
| Notable work | Twin Peaks | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Belushi born?
Born June 15, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Jim Belushi from?
Jim Belushi is from Wheaton, Illinois, United States.
What does Jim Belushi do?
Jim Belushi works as actor, television actor, film actor, singer, composer.
What is Jim Belushi known for?
Notable works include The Wild, Hoodwinked!, According to Jim.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.