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Jim Belushi Biography
Birth Name:James Adam Belushi
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director, Music department
Fast Facts
- Named an honorary citizen of Albania in 2008 by President Bamir Topi of Albania
- Won the 1998 Best Actor Award at the Malaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema
- Graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in speech and theater arts
- Co-founded the House of Blues music venue chain with actor Dan Akroyd
Awards
- 1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1998Best Actor-: winner