John Belushi ( born John Belushi ; January 24, 1949 - March 5, 1982 ) is an American comedian , screenwriter, and singer.
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| Birth name | John Adam Belushi |
| Date of Birth | January 24, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago , Illinois , USA |
| Date of death | March 5, 1982 ( 33) |
| Place of death | Hollywood , California , USA |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Profession | actor , screenwriter |
| Career | 1972 - 1982 |
| Direction | comedy music film |
| Awards | Prime Time Emmy Award |
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Biography
The son of Adam Anastos Belushi (1919-1996) and Agnes Belushi (1922-1989), the elder brother of actor James Adam Belushi . His father migrated from Albania at the age of 15, owned two restaurants.
John was born on January 24, 1949. Baptized in the Albanian Orthodox Church . In 1967 he graduated from high school. Rejecting the invitation of one university, Belushi was going to enter the second, where he was not given scholarships as an athlete, but he had the faculties he needed. But they didn’t accept him there, so Belushi entered the university of another state, but he also failed to graduate. As a result of many shuffles, John still received a diploma. In February 1971, John went to Chicago to audition for a comedy theater. He was accepted, and although he was the youngest member of the troupe, he quickly advanced to leading roles. Then he became interested in the music of Joe Cocker . Going to Canada, John met Dan Aykroyd there . Belushi offered Aykroyd work in the show, but he refused and in turn made a counter offer to John. The result of their agreement was the creation of a musical duet , several CDs, concerts and a movie .
Death
He died at the Chateau Marmont Hotel ( Los Angeles , USA) on the morning of March 5, 1982 from a heart attack caused by an overdose of drugs . He was buried on March 9 at the Obelz Hill Cemetery on the island of Martas-Vinyard , Massachusetts .
Filmography
- 1978 - Menagerie / National Lampoon's Animal House
- 1978 - The Rutles: All You Need Is Loot / The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
- 1978 - Going South / Goin 'South
- 1979 - Old Friends / Old Boyfriends
- 1979 - One thousand nine hundred and forty-first / 1941 - Wild Bill Kelso
- 1980 - The Blues Brothers , Jake Blues
- 1981 - Continental Divide / Continental Divide
- 1981 - Restless Neighbors
Recognition and Rewards
- Emmy - 1979 (Nomination): Best Comedy Program.
- Emmy - 1978 (nomination): Best Supporting Role in a Comedy Program.
- Emmy - 1977: Best Screenplay of a Comedy Program, (Nomination) Best Supporting Role in a Comedy Program.