Jim Belushi Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Jim Belushi’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $50 million, Jim Belushi is recognized as an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. It’s noteworthy that he is the brother of the late comedian John Belushi, but Jim has carved out a successful and lengthy career in the entertainment industry. Over his career, he has made appearances in over 150 films and television programs, which include titles like “Saturday Night Live” (1983–1985), “According to Jim” (2001–2009), “Trading Places” (1983), “About Last Night” (1986), “K-9” (1989), and “Curly Sue” (1991). He took on the role of executive producer for “According to Jim,” directed 30 episodes of the show, and even composed its theme music. In 1998, he received the Best Actor award for “Retroactive” at the Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema.

Early Life

James Adam Belushi, known as Jim, was born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised alongside his mother, Agnes, father, Adam, and siblings John, Marian, and Billy. Tragically, John, famous for his role in “The Blues Brothers” as part of the film and “Saturday Night Live” sketches, passed away from a drug overdose in 1982. Subsequently, Jim adopted the persona Zee Blues in a modern rendition of the band. Jim’s heritage includes an Albanian father and a mother of Albanian immigrant descent from Ohio. He completed his high school education at Wheaton Central High School, graduating in 1972, before pursuing studies at the College of DuPage. He ultimately transferred to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Theater Arts.

Career

From 1977 to 1980, Belushi was part of The Second City in Chicago, following in the footsteps of his brother John who had previously worked with the improv comedy group. His first onscreen acting role came in the late ’70s with an uncredited part in the 1978 film “The Fury” and a role on NBC’s “Who’s Watching the Kids?” (1978–1979). In 1979, he portrayed Ernie O’Rourke on the CBS sitcom “Working Stiffs” alongside Michael Keaton. This was followed by his appearance in the movie “Thief” (1981) and the TV show “Laverne & Shirley” (1982). Belushi gained further recognition in 1983 when he co-starred with Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy in “Trading Places” and joined the ensemble for “Saturday Night Live.” His filmography includes “The Man with One Red Shoe” (1985), “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986), “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” (1986), and “Real Men” (1987), as well as TV movies like “The Best Legs in the Eighth Grade” (1984) and “The Birthday Boy” (1986). He later played Harry Wyckoff in the miniseries “Wild Palms” (1993) and lent his voice to Simon The Monster Hunter in “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” (1994–1997) and Phil Palmfeather in “Mighty Ducks” (1996–1997). Over the 1990s, Belushi appeared in more than 30 films, including “Mr. Destiny” (1990), “Canadian Bacon” (1995), “Jingle All the Way” (1996), and “Wag the Dog” (1997).

Belushi starred as James “Jim” Orenthal on ABC’s “According to Jim” from 2001 to 2009, during which the series featured 182 episodes.eight seasons. During his time on the series, he also made guest appearances on shows like “I’m with Her” (2003), “Less than Perfect” (2004), and “George Lopez” (2005), while contributing his voice to various animated projects including “Hoodwinked!” (2005), “The Wild” (2006), “Rugrats” (2002), “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?” (2002), and “Casper’s Scare School” (2006). In 2003, Jim collaborated with his Blues Brothers bandmate Dan Aykroyd to release the album “Have Love, Will Travel,” and in 2006, he published the book “Real Men Don’t Apologize.” He portrayed Nick Morelli on the CBS series “The Defenders” from 2010 to 2011, and took to the Broadway stage as Harry Brock in “Born Yesterday” in 2011. Belushi also appeared in films such as “The Ghost Writer” (2010), “New Year’s Eve” (2011), “Home Sweet Hell” (2015), and “The Whole Truth” (2016), in addition to having a recurring role as William ‘Wick’ McFadden on Amazon Prime Video’s “Good Girls Revolt” from 2015 to 2016. In the revival of “Twin Peaks” (2017), also known as “Twin Peaks: The Return,” he played Bradley Mitchum, and that same year, he featured in the films “A Change of Heart,” “Sollers Point,” and “Wonder Wheel.”

Early Life

James Adam Belushi, known as Jim, was born on June 15, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised by his mother Agnes, father Adam, alongside his siblings John, Marian, and Billy. Tragically, John, famous for his role in “Saturday Night Live” with the sketch “The Blues Brothers,” passed away from a drug overdose in 1982, prompting Jim to perform as Zee Blues in a revived version of the band. His father hailed from Albania, while his mother was born to Albanian immigrants in Ohio. Jim graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1972 and subsequently attended the College of DuPage before transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned a degree in Speech and Theater Arts.

Personal Life

On May 17, 1980, Jim married Sandra Davenport, with whom he welcomed a son, Robert (born October 23, 1980), before their divorce in 1988. He then tied the knot with actress Marjorie Bransfield on September 22, 1990, but the couple divorced in 1992. Jim’s third marriage was to Jennifer Sloan on May 2, 1998; although she filed for divorce in 2018, the couple reconciled the following year. In 2008, Jim was awarded honorary Albanian citizenship and received the “Honor of the Nation” Decoration.

A sports enthusiast, Jim supports teams such as the Chicago Bulls, Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, and Fire. In 2004, he initiated a lawsuit against his neighbor, actress Julie Newmar, alleging she damaged his fence and “harassed and defamed” him amid a dispute regarding his plans to build a second house on his property. By 2006, they resolved their issues and humorously referenced their feud on an episode of “According to Jim.” Jim, who experiences gout, was recruited in 2011 by Savient Pharmaceuticals for their “Check Out Your Gout” campaign. He cultivates cannabis on his land in Eagle Point, Oregon, having founded a cannabis business named Belushi’s Farm, which features notable brands including The Blues Brothers, Captain Jack’s, and Belushi’s Secret Stash. In 2020, Jim starred in the Discovery reality series “Growing …”

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Real Estate

In September 2017, Jim put his 14,000 square foot mansion in Brentwood, California, on the market for $38.5 million. He purchased the lot where the house was ultimately constructed for $8.3 million. In June 2018, he lowered his asking price to $29.995 million and then again to $27.995 million in April 2019. Then, in May 2020, Jim re-listed the property at $38 million, before reducing the price to $36.5 million a few months later. By December 2021, Jim successfully sold the mansion for $30 million. Built in 2010, the house features six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a sauna, screening room, pool house, and detached guest house. Below are two video tours showcasing this remarkable property: