James Belushi Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Belushi.

James Belushi is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. He was born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. Belushi's father was Albanian-American, and his mother was of Irish-American descent. He grew up in a creative household, as his older brother was the renowned comedian John Belushi, who tragically passed away in 1982.

Belushi began his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1970s and gained recognition as a cast member of the popular sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live." He showcased his comedic talents in various films, including "The Man with One Red Shoe," "Red Heat," and "K-9." Belushi also had his own sitcom, "According to Jim," which aired for eight seasons from 2001 to 2009, earning him a dedicated fan base.

Aside from acting, James Belushi is a talented musician and has performed as a vocalist and harmonica player with his band, The Sacred Hearts. He has collaborated with notable musicians like Dan Aykroyd and his late brother's former colleagues, Dan Ackroyd and John Goodman, in tribute events and musical ventures.

Throughout his career, Belushi has received recognition for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including a Primetime Emmy Award as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

Note: This information is up to date as of November 2021, and any subsequent events or developments may not be included.

I don't know if there is a gene for comedy, but my dad was a

I don't know if there is a gene for comedy, but my dad was a very funny man. He just didn't know it. He was a naturally funny character, and when my brother and I would laugh at things he said and did, he would say, 'What do you think is so funny?'

James Belushi

Dad

I don't deal with death very well. My brother, John Candy, m

I don't deal with death very well. My brother, John Candy, my dad, my mom, Brandon Tartikoff just a couple of weeks ago. I mean, you lose a lot of people in your life, and that's one thing I am constantly working on - pain management.

James Belushi

Dad

Accidents happen, whether they're car accidents, friendly fi

Accidents happen, whether they're car accidents, friendly fire, drug overdoses. Accidents happen, and they're tragic. It's like a bomb that goes off and pieces of shrapnel rip into the flesh of the family. It's the families that need the compassion, because everywhere they walk, every day, someone reminds them of their loss.

James Belushi

Car

When Whitney Houston died, I felt great sadness. My sadness,

When Whitney Houston died, I felt great sadness. My sadness, of course, was about our collective loss - when you listened to this nightingale sing, your body would drop into a chair, your head would tilt up, a small smile would creep across your face, and inside you knew that there was a higher power somewhere: gifted, beautiful, spiritual.

James Belushi

Smile