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John Adam Belushi (/ b ə ˈ l uː ʃ i /; January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He was one of the seven original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL).
IMDb provides a comprehensive overview of John Belushi's life and career, from his Albanian roots to his comedy breakthrough on Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon's Animal House. Learn about his drug addiction, his role in The Blues Brothers, and his tragic death in 1982.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 20, 2019 · The 'Animal House' and 'Saturday Night Live' star was found dead at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont on March 5, 1982, from an accidental drug overdose of cocaine and heroin. He had been struggling with depression, alcohol and drug addiction for years, and spending his final week in the Sunset Strip party scene. Learn more about his life, career and legacy.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Belushi was an actor and comedian, one of the first performers on 'Saturday Night Live' and one half of the Blues Brothers duo. Updated: Sep 14, 2022 (1949-1982)
Learn about the life and career of John Belushi, a comedian and actor who starred in Saturday Night Live, Animal House, The Blues Brothers and other movies. Find out how he became addicted to cocaine and died at age 33 in 1982.
- January 24, 1949
- March 5, 1982
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Jan 11, 2019 · The tragic legacy of John Belushi: ‘He could have done anything'. The actor, who died of an overdose aged 33, would have been 70 this month. His enduring appeal lies not in his addictions, but...
Nov 22, 2020 · Richard McCaffrey/Showtime. By Jason Zinoman. Nov. 22, 2020. In his brief six years on the national stage, no comic was more popular than John Belushi. At the height of his fame, in the late...
