Did Jim Belushi play in Blues Brothers?
Did Jim Belushi play in Blues Brothers?
Peter Aykroyd and Jim Belushi replaced their brothers as the voices of Elwood and Jake.
Why was Jim Belushi not in Blues Brothers 2000?
The film was originally intended to include Brother Zee Blues (Jim Belushi, brother of John Belushi). But due to an already existing television deal (Belushi had been cast in the ABC drama Total Security), Belushi was unable to appear and the script was altered to include Cab Blues (Joe Morton).
Which Blues Brother was Belushi?
| John Belushi | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1972–1982 |
| Known for | Saturday Night Live Animal House The Blues Brothers |
| Spouse(s) | Judith Jacklin ( m. 1976) |
| Relatives | Jim Belushi (brother) Robert Belushi (nephew) |
Did Belushi do his own dancing in Blues Brothers?
John Belushi hurt himself on a kid's skateboard before filming The Blues Brothers's big finish. The filmmakers had to convince the “top orthopedist in town” to attend to Belushi over Thanksgiving weekend so that he'd be able to perform the cartwheels and dance steps required for the big finale.
Is Belushi related to John Belushi?
He's the son of Jim Belushi and the nephew of the late John Belushi and for the past decade or so an aspiring actor in his own right. Rob Belushi has guest starred on TV shows like his dad's "According to Jim" and "The Defenders." He's appeared in made-for-TV movies and graced the stand-up stage. EB
How much weight did Dan Aykroyd lose for Blues Brothers 2000?
ninety pounds Dan Aykroyd reportedly lost ninety pounds to reprise the role of Elwood Blues.
