John Belushi
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Summary
John Belushi was born on January 24, 1949[1], in Humboldt Park[2]. He died on March 5, 1982[3], in Chateau Marmont[4]. He worked as a comedian[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75,602 views/month, #1,793 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Chilmark Cemetery[11]
- Father: Adam Anastos Belushi[12]
- Mother: Agnes Demetri Samaras[13]
- Spouse: Judith Belushi Pisano[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: musician[16], voice actor[17], actor[18], singer[19]
- Educated at: Wheaton Warrenville South High School[20], University of Wisconsin–Whitewater[21], College of DuPage[22]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[25]
- Religion or worldview: Albanian Orthodox Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: improvisational theatre[28], musical comedy[29], physical comedy[30], variety show[31]
- Commons category: John Belushi[32]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[33]
- Residence: West Village[34]
- Family name: Belushi (surname)[35]
- Given name: John[36], Adam[37]
- Pseudonym: Joliet Jake Blues[38]
- Student of: Del Close[39]
- Manner of death: accidental death[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: John Adam Belushi[42]
- Name in native language: John Belushi[43]
- Start of work period: 1972[44]
- End of work period: 1982[45]
Why It Matters
John Belushi has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[48], an actor[49], b. 1982[50], of Canada[51], awarded the MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment[52], specialised in film[53]; Mike Myers[54], a screenwriter[55], b. 1963[56], of Canada[57], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[58]; Chris Farley[59], an actor[60], 1964–1997[61], of United States[62], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[63]; Wayne Knight[64], a television actor[65], b. 1955[66], of United States[67], specialised in acting[68]; Richard Kind[69], an actor[70], b. 1956[71], of United States[72], awarded the Jeff Awards[73]; and Artie Lange[74], a screenwriter[75], b. 1967[76], of United States[77].
FAQs
Where was John Belushi born?
John Belushi's place of birth was Humboldt Park[2].
Where did John Belushi die?
John Belushi passed away in Chateau Marmont[4].
Who were John Belushi's parents?
John Belushi's father was Adam Anastos Belushi[12]. John Belushi's mother was Agnes Demetri Samaras[13].
Who was John Belushi married to?
John Belushi's spouses include Judith Belushi Pisano[14].
What did John Belushi do for work?
John Belushi worked as a comedian[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9].
Where did John Belushi go to school?
John Belushi was educated at Wheaton Warrenville South High School[20], University of Wisconsin–Whitewater[21], and College of DuPage[22].
What awards did John Belushi receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[23] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
Who did John Belushi influence?
John Belushi has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[48], Mike Myers[54], Chris Farley[59], and Wayne Knight[64].