Robert Belushi Biography

Fast Facts

• At the 2007 Tenerife International Film Festival, he received a best actor in a supporting role award for his role as Otis Jay in "RiffRaff․"
• He received an Honors Bachelor of Arts in film studies from Wesleyan University
• Son of actor Jim Belushi
• Originally wanted to work behind-the-scenes on films until he acted in a play as a favor to a friend
• Worked at a sandwich shop while going to school to pay for his bills
• He has worked with several theatre companies, including The Second City and the National Touring Company
• He is known for playing Linus on "How I Met Your Mother" and Assistant Coach Dan in "Thunderstruck․"