John Belushi

Although John Belushi was best known as a TV and movie actor, he enjoyed quite a bit of success late in his tragic career as one half of the blues revival act the Blues Brothers. Born on January 24, 1949, and raised in Illinois, Belushi showed great promise for his acting and comedy skills early on, starring in several high school and college plays, and, by 1971, landed a spot with Chicago's famed Second City Comedy Troupe. One of his best bits showcased his vocal skills, as he could do a show-stopping, dead-on impersonation of the great Joe Cocker (both visually and sonically...