John Belushi - Actor Profile

John Belushi

Acting
37Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 24, 1949
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About John Belushi

John Adam Belushi (January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known as one of the original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and for his roles in the films National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers. He was the older brother of Jim Belushi.

Best John Belushi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Belushi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005) movie poster
★8.2

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd — A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

2005•Comedy
★8.0
The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) movie poster
★8.0

The Beach Boys: It's OK — A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibration

The Beach Boys: It's OK

1976•Music
★7.9
John Candy: I Like Me (2025) movie poster
★7.9

John Candy: I Like Me — Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival f

John Candy: I Like Me

2025•Documentary
★7.8
Cola Wars (2019) movie poster
★7.8

Cola Wars — Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the “New Coke” debacle of 1985. For almost a h

Cola Wars

2019•Documentary
★7.7
The Blues Brothers (1980) movie poster
★7.7

The Blues Brothers — Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brothe

The Blues Brothers

1980•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Belushi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 John Candy: I Like Me Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Jim Henson Idea Man Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Zappa Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Belushi Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 Cola Wars Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 TVTV: Video Revolutionaries Self Flop Similar →
2018 Studio 54 Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2015 Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Self - Actor (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 Animal House: The Inside Story Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2008 Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives Self Flop Similar →
2006 The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story Self Hit Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd Various Characters (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi Self / Various (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2005 Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Saturday Night Live: Christmas Self Flop Similar →
1998 The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion Self - Bluto (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1998 The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1994 The Best of the Blues Brothers Jake Blues (archive footage) Average Similar →
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Best of John Belushi Various Characters Average Similar →
1981 Neighbors Earl Keese Average Similar →
1981 Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Zhelezna Postruk Super Hit Similar →
1981 Continental Divide Ernie Souchak Average Similar →
1980 The Blues Brothers 'Joliet' Jake Blues Super Hit Similar →
1979 1941 Capt. Wild Bill Kelso Average Similar →
1979 Old Boyfriends Eric Flop Similar →
1978 The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland Joliet Jake Blues Average Similar →
1978 The Things We Did Last Summer Self Flop Similar →
1978 Goin' South Hector Average Similar →
1978 Animal House John 'Bluto' Blutarski Hit Similar →
1978 The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash Ron Decline Hit Similar →
1977 The Richard Pryor Special? Slave Driver / Bartender Hit Similar →
1976 The Beach Boys: It's OK Cop #2 Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Beach Boys: It's OK Cop #2 Flop Similar →
1973 Lemmings Various Flop Similar →

John Belushi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Belushi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Belushi is "Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has John Belushi acted in?

John Belushi has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Belushi?

Other notable films include "The Beach Boys: It's OK", "John Candy: I Like Me", and "Cola Wars".