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James Belushi

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1992
Eddie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1981
The Pirate King [Replacement]


Movies

Trading Places
[ 1983 ] Harvey
The Man with One Red Shoe
[ 1985 ] Morris
About Last Night
[ 1986 ] Bernie
Salvador
[ 1986 ] Dr. Rock
Little Shop of Horrors
[ 1986 ] Patrick Martin
Jumpin' Jack Flash
[ 1986 ] Sperry Repairman
Real Men
[ 1987 ] Nick Pirandello
The Principal
[ 1987 ] Rick Latimer
Number One with a Bullet
[ 1987 ] writer
Red Heat
[ 1988 ] Art Ridzik
K-9
[ 1989 ] Dooley
Homer and Eddie
[ 1989 ] Homer Lanza
Wedding Band
[ 1989 ] Reverend
The Palermo Connection
[ 1990 ] Carmine Bonavia
Masters of Menace
[ 1990 ] Gypsy
Taking Care of Business
[ 1990 ] Jimmy
Mr. Destiny
[ 1990 ] Larry Burrows
Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe
[ 1990 ] Principal Latimer
Curly Sue
[ 1991 ] Bill Dancer
Only the Lonely
[ 1991 ] Salvatore Buonarte
Diary of a Hitman
[ 1991 ] Shandy
Traces of Red
[ 1992 ] Jack Dobson
Once Upon a Crime...
[ 1992 ] Neil Schwary
Last Action Hero
[ 1993 ] James Belushi
Canadian Bacon
[ 1995 ] Charles Jackal
Irving
[ 1995 ] Gay Vampire #2
The Pebble and the Penguin
[ 1995 ] Rocko,
Separate Lives
[ 1995 ] Tom Beckwith
Destiny Turns on the Radio
[ 1995 ] Tuerto
Race the Sun
[ 1996 ] Frank Machi
Jingle All the Way
[ 1996 ] Mall Santa
Bad Baby
[ 1997 ] Dad,
Gang Related
[ 1997 ] Det. Frank Divinci
Retroactive
[ 1997 ] Frank
Babes in Toyland
[ 1997 ] Gonzargo
Living in Peril
[ 1997 ] Harrison, Oliver
Wag the Dog
[ 1997 ] Jim Belushi
Gold in the Streets
[ 1997 ] Mario
Made Men
[ 1999 ] Bill Manucci
The Florentine
[ 1999 ] Billy Belco
Angel's Dance
[ 1999 ] StevieThe RoseRosellini
My Neighbors the Yamadas
[ 1999 ] Takhi ,
Return to Me
[ 2000 ] Joe Dayton
Joe Somebody
[ 2001 ] Chuck Scarett
Snow Dogs
[ 2002 ] Demon
Pinocchio
[ 2002 ] Farmer George
Easy Six
[ 2003 ] Elvis
Hoodwinked
[ 2005 ] The Woodsman
The Wild
[ 2006 ] Benny
Behind the Smile
[ 2006 ] Jeffrey Stone
Farce of the Penguins
[ 2006 ] They re Aall Bitches Penguin,
Underdog
[ 2007 ] Dan Unger
The Ghost Writer
[ 2010 ] John Maddox
Cougars Inc.
[ 2011 ] Dan Fox
Thunderstruck
[ 2012 ] Coach Amross
The Secret Lives of Dorks
[ 2013 ] Bronko
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
[ 2013 ] Lion,
Home Sweet Hell
[ 2015 ] Les
Katie Says Goodbye
[ 2016 ] Bear
The Whole Truth
[ 2016 ] Boone
Undrafted
[ 2016 ] Joe
The Hollow Point
[ 2016 ] Shep Diaz
Sollers Point
[ 2017 ] Carol
A Change of Heart
[ 2017 ] Hank
Wonder Wheel
[ 2017 ] Humpty
Gigi & Nate
[ 2022 ] Dan Gibson
Fairytale
[ 2022 ] James

TV Shows

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Simon the Monster Hunter, Steve, Simon
According to Jim
Jim
Beggars and Choosers
Freddy Falco
Gargoyles
Fang
Good Girls Revolt
William 'Wick' McFadden
Hey Arnold!
Coach Wittenberg
Saturday Night Live
Willie Nelson, Mr. Faraccio
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
Coach Gruber
The Defenders
Nick Morelli
The Larry Sanders Show
James Belushi
TripTank
Guy, Dad
Who's Watching the Kids
Bert Gunkel

News


BWW Feature: 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at House Of Blues Las Vegas in Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino

The first House of Blues opened in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Nov. 26, 1992, and seven years later, House of Blues opened three distinct venues in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The music hall, restaurant and bar, and the Foundation Room changed the entertainment scene in Las Vegas combining diverse live shows, delicious food and drink, and an upscale club. The first show featuring Bob Dylan was performed on March 2, 1999, where Dylan brought Bono of U2 on stage.
Oh, Brother! Look Back on Some Famous Brotherly Pairings in TRUE WEST

True West is currently being revived by the Roundabout Theatre Company, starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano. The pair have joined a list of many famous duos who have taken on the roles of Lee and Austin in Sam Shepard's play.
Lightning Bolt Productions Launches 2nd Season With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jessie Hoffman, Producer & Artistic Director for Lightning Bolt Productions, today announced the theatrical company's first major production this season, Little Shop of Horrors.
MNM Productions Reveals Cast For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse

Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest theatre companies, today announced the cast of its fourth production this year, the comedy rock musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which will run December 1-17 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Returning to Theaters with Alternate Ending This October

Fathom Events and Warner Bros will bring LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:THE DIRECTOR'S CUT to theaters for two days in October.
FSLC Announces Woody Allen's WONDER WHEEL as Closing Night of NYFF55

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces Woody Allen's WONDER WHEEL as the Closing Night selection of the 55th New York Film Festival (September 28 - October 15), making its World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, October 14.
VIDEO: First Look - Patrick Wilson Stars in Crime Thriller THE HOLLOW POINT

Below, check out the first clip from Gonzalo López-Gallego's upcoming southern crime thriller THE HOLLOW POINT, starring Patrick Wilson, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, James Belushi and Lynn Collins.
BWW Interview: Emily Fightmaster at NJPAC in Second City's PAVED AND CONFUSED 2 on 10/29

Just in time for Election Day, Chicago's legendary Second City returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, October 29th for 'Paved and Confused 2: Please Don't Feed the Candidates.' BWW interviewed company member, Emily Fightmaster about her career and the show.
VIDEO: First Look - Patrick Wilson Stars in Crime Thriller THE HOLLOW POINT

Below, check out the first trailer for Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego's upcoming southern border town crime thriller THE HOLLOW POINT, starring Patrick Wilson, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, James Belushi, Lynn Collins.  
Cindy Crawford, Fred Willard and More to Present at 2016 Fifth Star Awards

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor four Chicago artists and arts advocates and one iconic cultural institution at the 3rd annual Fifth Star Awards presented by Allstate Insurance Company today, September 14 at 7pm-at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Cindy Crawford, Fred Willard and More to Present at 2016 Fifth Star Awards

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor four Chicago artists and arts advocates and one iconic cultural institution at the 3rd annual Fifth Star Awards presented by Allstate Insurance Company on Wednesday, September 14 at 7pm-at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Beloved Holiday Classics Set for ABC Family's 'Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas'

ABC Family gives fans of Woody, Mike and the rest of the Disney•Pixar gang a big dose of the warm fuzzies with its yearly "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" programming celebration, airing Sunday, November 22 - Monday, November 30. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016.
Starz Kids & Family to Present AMAZING ANIMATION Double Features This August

Starz presents 'Amazing Animation,' a month-long double-feature of 10 popular animated feature films starting Saturday, August 1 at 6pm ET/PT on STARZ KIDS & FAMILY.
Divas, Drama, Romance! Meet the Full Cast of LIVING ON LOVE, Opening Tonight on Broadway

Four time Grammy Award winner Renee Fleming makes her Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills, two-time Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Jerry O'Connell, Blake Hammond and Scott Robertson in Living on Love by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin, and directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Living on Love opens tonight, April 20, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!
VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell Talks New Broadway Comedy LIVING ON LOVE on 'Live'

Jerry O'Connell stopped by today's "LIVE' to chat with Michael Strahan and co-host Taraji P. Henson about the Broadway play LIVING ON LOVE
Jerry O'Connell Rounds Out Cast of Broadway's LIVING ON LOVE

The producers of Living on Love have announced that Jerry O'Connell completes the cast of Broadway's newest comedy by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin, and directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Living on Love begins performances on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 and opens on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The production will play an 18-week engagement through Sunday, August 2, 2015. Tickets are now on sale to the general public. For more information, visit www.LivingonLoveBroadway.com
Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2015 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.
VIDEO: It's Official! Katy Perry to Headline SUPER BOWL XLIX Halftime Show

Global superstar KATY PERRY will headline the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLIX HALFTIME SHOW on NBC in University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona on Sunday, February 1, 2015, it was confirmed last night in an unprecedented multi-media, global announcement.
THE OPTIMIST, Starring Chris Bellant, Makes West Coast Premiere at Elephant Stages, Now thru 4/20

'The Optimist' by Jason Chimonides and directed by Will Wallace will have its West Coast Premiere at Elephant Stages in Los Angeles today, April 3rd. The show will run through April 20th.
Will Wallace Directs THE OPTIMIST at Elephant Stages, Now thru 4/20

Will Wallace will direct the West Coast Premiere of 'The Optimist' by Jason Chimonides at Elephant Stages in Los Angeles. Chris Bellant, Sarah Jes Austell, and Aaron David Johnson will star.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Belushi been in?

James Belushi has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James Belushi been in?

James Belushi has not appeared in the West End.

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