John Belushi

Birth Name:

John Adam Belushi

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Music department

An annual performing scholarship was named in his honor by his alma mater the College of DuPage
Was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004
Got his big break in comedy when the joined The Second City troupe in 1971
Quote: "Some comedians love their characters․ I don't fall in love with mine․ In fact, I get tired of them very fast․ You have to be willing to throw it all away․"
Quote: "(On growing up in Chicago) "All we cared about was rock'n'roll and staying out of the Army․""
Known for his long, detailed explanations and rants
Often played expressive characters who are intense or volatile
Was replaced by James Woods in "Once Upon a Time in America" since he died before production on the film could take place
Would judge the character of new acquaintances by asking to borrow $20 from them just to see their reactions
Would tell people he was of Greek and Italian descent because his real ancestral land Albania was under communism during his youth

1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Winner
1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music:Nominated
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1979Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - Favorite Elvis Impersonation:Nominated

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