Remembering John Belushi; A Comedy Legend
John Belushi, an iconic figure in American comedy, is best remembered as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and for his roles in films like Animal House and The Blues Brothers. Born on January 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, Belushi rose to fame in the mid-1970s with his physical comedy and memorable characters on SNL, including the samurai warrior and the killer bee. His collaboration with Dan Aykroyd led to the creation of the Blues Brothers, a musical act that became a cultural phenomenon and spawned a hit film in 1980.
Belushi’s career was marked by his energetic performances and comedic genius, but it was tragically cut short when he died of a drug overdose on March 5, 1982, at the age of 33. His death shocked the entertainment world and left a lasting impact on his colleagues and fans. Belushi’s legacy continues to influence comedy and music, and he was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. His younger brother, Jim Belushi, also pursued a career in acting and comedy, following in his footsteps as an SNL cast member from 1983 to 1985.
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John Belushi was an American comic actor and musician best known as an original cast member of the sketch comedy and variety television series Saturda
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Live From New York: How SNL’s 50-Year Legacy Turned Comedy Into Culture—and Commerce
As it turns 50, the show is proving that comedy can have an afterlife beyond the screen, turning nostalgia into commerce and pop culture into best-sel
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Remembering 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Members We've Lost Through the Years
As 'SNL' celebrates 50 years of live sketches, PEOPLE reflects back on the legacies of its late stars. John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Chris Farley are
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SNL's Olympia Restaurant Was Inspired By a Classic Chicago Tavern. Maybe.
Watch SNL's The Olympia Restaurant: Cheeseburger, Chips, and Pepsi starring John Belushi, and learn about what inspired it.
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