James Belushi & his dubbing voice Joachim Tennstedt
Profession: Actor & producer
Birthday: 15.06.1954
Born in: Chicago / Illinois
Nationality: USA
Height: 180cm
Partner: Jennifer Sloan
Ex-partner: Marjorie Bransfield, Sandra Davenport
Nickname: Jim
Miscellaneous:
James Adam "Jim" Belushi began his career as a member of the comedy group "The Second City" in Chicago.
In addition to his acting career, Belushi is also active as a musician and plays regularly with his band, The Sacred Hearts. He has released several albums and occasionally performs live.
He is married and has three children. He is also active in charity work and is involved with various charitable organizations. With his talent, versatility and unmistakable humor, James Belushi has earned himself a permanent place in the entertainment industry.
Breakthrough:
His breakthrough in the film business came with the role of John Blutarsky in the cult comedy "Animal House" from 1978.
Development:
Belushi became best known for his work in films such as "The Blues Brothers", "About Last Night..." and "K-9". He also starred in the successful sitcom "According to Jim", which ran from 2001 to 2009.
Accolades:
1 award & 1 nomination
His most important awards include the Golden Globe Award, which he won in 1989 as best leading actor in a comedy series for his role in "According to Jim". He was also nominated several times for the Emmy Award, both for his acting and as producer of "According to Jim".
In addition, James Belushi received the Chicago International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to film and television. This prestigious award recognizes his talent, versatility and commitment to the art of acting.
Filmography
We have listed some of his best and most famous films and series here:
2022: Gigi & Nate
2015: Show Me a Hero (miniseries, 6 episodes)
2010: The Ghost Writer
2007: Underdog
2002: K-9: P.I.
2002: One Way Out
2001-2009: According to Jim
1999: K-911
1999: Made Men
1999: A hopeful young killer
1997: Gang Related
1997: Retroactive
1994: Royce (TV movie)
1992: Traces of Red (TV movie)
1991: Diary of a Hitman
1991: Curly Sue
1990: Mr. Destiny
1990: Taking Care of Business
1989: K-9
1988: Red Heat
1987: Real Men
1981: Thief
1983-1985: Saturday Night Live
1976: Mutant Video/The Cleansing