Jim Belushi is an American actor, musician and comedian with over 40 years’ experience. He is best known for starring on the TV series According to Jim and Saturday Night Live. Jim is the younger brother of the late John Belushi and has had a successful career in Hollywood, featuring in over 150 film . TV and theatre productions including K-9, Curly Sue and Twin Peaks. These days, he balances his acting with owning a business in Oregon.
How old is Jim Belushi?
The actor’s full name is James Adam Belushi, and he was born on 15 June 1954 in Wheaton, Illinois, United States of America. He is 71 in 2026, and his star sign is Gemini. Jim is an American of Albanian descent.
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| Full Name | James Adam Belushi |
| Nickname | Jim, Zee Blues |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1954 |
| Age | 71 Years Old (As of 2026) |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Current Residence | Eagle Point, Oregon (Belushi’s Farm) |
| Nationality | American (Also holds Honorary Albanian Citizenship) |
| Ethnicity | Albanian-American |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox Christian |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 163 lbs (74 kg) |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Father | Adam Anastos Belushi |
| Mother | Agnes Demetri Samaras |
| Siblings | John, Billy, and Marian |
| Marital Status | Divorced (Separated from Jennifer Sloan) |
| Education | Southern Illinois University, College of DuPage |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Musician, and Cannabis Farmer |
| Net Worth | $50 Million (Estimated 2026) |
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What is Jim Belushi’s height and weight?
The renowned comedian-actor stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. He weighs around 163 lbs (74 kg).
Jim Belushi’s family background and education
Jim Belushi’s father, Adam Anastos Belushi and mother Agnes Demetri Beluhi are Albanian-Americans. His parents gave birth to three children – two brothers and a sister – John, Marian and Billy; Belushi was born in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton.
Jim Belushi’s brother, John, was an iconic actor and comedian, known for roles in Animal House and Saturday Night Live. When did Belushi die? He passed away on March 5, 1982 (aged 33) at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jim attended Wheaton Central High School and College of DuPage. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Speech and Theater Arts in 1978.
Jim Belushi’s Marital Status and Past Relationships
He’s currently single. But he has been married three times. Jim was married to Sandra Davenport between 17 May 1980 and 1988. The couple had a son, Robert James, born 23 October 1980.
and he’s married actress Marjorie Bransfield in 1990 and divorced in 1992. Jim married Jennifer Sloan on 2 May 1998 and they have a daughter, Jamison Bess (born 28 July 1999) and a son, Jared Jame (born 8 February 2002).
His longest marriage was with Jennifer Sloan and which lasted from 1998 until their legal separation in 2021. Currently Jim is focused on his work at his cannabis farm in Oregon.
Career
Jim followed in his brother’s footsteps as an actor and comedian. He began in Chicago, part of the Second City improv comedy team from 1977 to 1980. Jim’s first television role was on The National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1977. He starred in the movies Thief (1981) and Laverne & Shirley (1982).
Jim has also enjoyed success as a writer and producer. In 1984 he had been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or, Music Program for Saturday Night Live. He has been the executive producer, directed 30 episodes and written the theme song of the American sitcom television series According to Jim.
Jim has ventured into farming. He has 93 acres on the Rogue River known as Belushi’s Farm. Jim Belushi established Belushi’s Farm in 2015 as a potential cure.
Jim sells medical and recreational marijuana, Blues Brothers ice cream and CBD pet products. Growing Belushi is a 2020 reality series on the Discovery network about his farm.
How much is Jim Belushi worth?
In 2026, Jim Belushi’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million, according to celebritynetworth. He makes his living through his successful career as a musician, actor and comedian. Belushi earned the most from the television show, According to Jim, for which he earned $500,000 per episode. At the beginning of his career, he also earned $15,000 per week as a performer on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Jim Belushi’s Real Estate Investments and Business
Jim Belushi has made a number of savvy real estate investments. His biggest transaction was the sale of his 14,000-square-foot Brentwood estate for $30 million in the end of 2021. Besides California, he has a spectacular family home in Martha’s Vineyard and a smaller home in Brentwood. Now, Jim mainly resides in Eagle Point, Oregon, overseeing his 93-acre Belushi’s Farm. This is his main residence and a thriving business.
