Jim Belushi
PMP Network Presents
Jim Belushi, known for his work in film and television, reflects on his early career at Second City, which he describes as the "graduate school of comedy." He discusses his transition to TV in the 1980s and the challenges of carrying the Belushi name in Hollywood. Belushi also touches on his diverse filmography, including children's films and comedies.
Jim Belushi
About Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi is an American actor and comedian who trained at Chicago's Second City theater group from 1977 to 1980. He made his film debut in Michael Mann's Thief (1981) and joined Saturday Night Live from 1983 to 1985. His film work includes Trading Places (1983) and Taking Care of Business (1990). He starred in and executive produced the sitcom According to Jim (2001–2009) and performs with his rhythm and blues band, The Sacred Hearts.
In this interview
- Describes Second City as the graduate school of comedy where he learned everything.
- Discusses carrying the Belushi name and his brother John's legacy in Hollywood.
- Recalls Taking Care of Business with Charles Grodin, joking about Cubs winning World Series.
- States he would not take drugs and does not think it's good.
“Second City was the graduate school of comedy. It's one of the best training facilities. I learned everything from that.”— Jim Belushi, in this interview
Since this interview
Belushi appeared in Good Girls Revolt (2015–2016) and Woody Allen's Wonder Wheel (2017). He divorced Jennifer Sloan in 2021. His most recent film credit is Song Sung Blue (2025), indicating continued activity in his seventies.
