Jim Belushi
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James Adam Belushi (born June 15, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, singer and musician. He is best known for his title role of James "Jim" Orenthal on the American sitcom According to Jim. He is the younger brother of the late comic actor John Belushi. Belushi was born in Chicago to Adam Anastos Belushi, an Albanian from Qytezë, Korçë, and Agnes Demetri (Samaras) Belushi, who was born in Ohio from Greek-Albanian immigrants from Korçë. He was raised in Wheaton, a Chicago suburb, along with his three siblings: Older brother John, older sister Marian, and younger brother Billy. After graduating from Wheaton Central High School, Jim Belushi attended the College of DuPage, and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in Speech and Theatre Arts. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jim Belushi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jim Belushi's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jim Belushi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Scooby-Doo! Christmas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jim Belushi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jim Belushi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jim Belushi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Song Sung Blue | Tom D'Amato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Chronology of Water | Ken Kesey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gigi & Nate | Dan Gibson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Belushi | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie | Coach Wittenberg (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Katie Says Goodbye | Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Polish Accountant | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder Wheel | Humpty | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Undrafted | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Whole Truth | Boone Lassiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | The Cowardly Lion (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thunderstruck | Coach Amross | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Ghost Writer | John Maddox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King | Glob (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Snow Buddies | Bernie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hoodwinked! | The Woodsman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Tugger: The Jeep® 4x4 Who Wanted to Fly | Tugger (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Toronto Rocks | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Rugrats: Babies in Toyland | Santa Claus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Scooby-Doo! Christmas | Asa Buckwald (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | K-9: P.I. | Mike Dooley | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Return to Me | Joe Dayton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | Jim Belushi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gang Related | Detective Frank K Divinci | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off | Phil Palmfeather (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bad Baby | Dad (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Retroactive | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jingle All the Way | Mall Santa | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sahara | Sgt. Joe Gunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | James Belushi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Curly Sue | Bill Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Only the Lonely | Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mr. Destiny | Larry Burrows | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Taking Care of Business | Jimmy Dworski | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Palermo Connection | Carmine Bonavia | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | K-9 | Mike Dooley | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Red Heat | Art Ridzik | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Real Men | Nick Pirandello | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Principal | Rick Latimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Patrick Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Sperry Repairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | About Last Night... | Bernie Litgo | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Salvador | Doctor Rock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Harvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thief | Barry Stratagakis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Fury | Beach Bum (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Jim Belushi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jim Belushi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim Belushi is "A Scooby-Doo! Christmas" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Jim Belushi acted in?
Jim Belushi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jim Belushi?
Other notable films include "Toronto Rocks", "Song Sung Blue", and "Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary".