Favorite John Belushi Character? [POLL + VIDEOS]
Actor and comedian John Belushi died on this date in 1982. Belushi was definitely in his prime, he was only 33 when he was found dead of a cocaine and heroin overdose.
Did you know that the day before his death Belushi had asked his manager for $1800 so that he could buy Bill Haley's guitar? Apparently he used the cash instead to buy heroin.
The Chicago born actor got his start with the Second City comedy troupe, he then moved along to the National Lampoon Radio Show before becoming famous on Saturday Night Live.
What was your favorite Belushi character? Watch the videos below if you'd like and then take our POLL!
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Samurai Futaba
Saturday Night Live - 2
"Joliet' Jake Blues
Blues Brothers - 3
John "Bluto" Blutarsky
Animal House - 4
Captain "Wild" Bill Kelso
1941 - 5
Ernie Souchak
Continental Divide - 6
Earl Keese
Neighbors - 7
Pete, from the Neighborhood Cafe
Saturday Nigh Live