John Belushi

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Biography

When John Belushi joined the Chicago-based Second City improv troupe in 1971, he was twenty-one years old and had no experience in a touring…more

Born

1/24/1949, Chicago, Illinois

Died

3/5/1982

Birth Name

John Adam Belushi

Gender

Male

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    • John's guerrilla comic techniques were reportedly inspired by the 1968 Democratic Convention riots in Chicago, and he was among the few performers who could successfully exploit violence and social upheaval as a source of humor.
    • John's most celebrated comic creations included the fish-out-of-water Samurai warrior; the "cheeseburger, cheeseburger" short-order cook; and -- with fellow Saturday Night Live cast member and close friend Dan Aykroyd -- the ultra-hip Blues Brothers.
    • John was frustrated by the media's concentration on Saturday Night Live co-star Chevy Chase during the show's maiden season, but fully came into his own once Chase left in 1976.
  • Quotes

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    • John: (expressing his feelings about TV as a medium to producer Lorne Michaels during his interview for 'Saturday Night Live') My television has spit all over it.
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