Robert Belushi

Robert Belushi
Born
Robert James Belushi

(1980-10-23) October 23, 1980 (age 44)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesRob Belushi
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Chelsea Wernsman
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(m. 2014)​
FatherJim Belushi
RelativesJohn Belushi (uncle)

Robert James Belushi (born October 23, 1980) is an American actor.[1] In films, he is best known for his work on Sorority Row, One Small Hitch, and Valentine's Day. On television, he is best known as Allen ("The Buddy") on the third season of Spike TV's The Joe Schmo Show and Linus the Bartender on the ninth and final season of CBS's How I Met Your Mother. From 2020 to 2021, Belushi hosted the game show Get a Clue[2] on Game Show Network.

Early life

Robert James Belushi was born on October 23, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Jim Belushi[3][4] and Sandra Davenport, and the nephew of John Belushi. His half-siblings are Jamison Belushi and Jared Belushi. He is a 2004 graduate of Wesleyan University.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1986 The Birthday Boy Bobby Jr. TV Short
2002–2009 According to Jim Various 11 episodes
2008 The Temerity of Zim Zim Short
The Christians Jim Movie
2009 RiffRaff Otis Jay Movie
Legally Blondes Waiter Movie
Dear Mr. Fidrych Brian Movie
Sorority Row Amazed Senior Guy Movie
2010 Valentine's Day Mailroom Ted Movie
2011 The Defenders A.D.A. Nicholson 4 episodes
Cougars, Inc. Shawn Fox Direct-to-DVD Movie
Cooper and Stone A.J. Dunne TV Movie
2012 The Men's Room TV Movie
Thunderstruck Assistant coach Dan Movie
2013–2014 How I Met Your Mother Linus the Bartender Recurring Role
(11 episodes)
2013 Heebie Jeebies[6] Todd Crane TV Movie
One Small Hitch Sean Mahoney Movie
The Joe Schmo Show Allen ("The Buddy") Main Cast (Season 3)
(10 episodes)
The Goodwin Games Keith 2 episodes
Single Siblings Darren 2 episodes
2014 Devil's Due Mason Movie
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jimmy Mackenzie 2 episodes
2015 The Mentalist Jimmy Lisbon 2 episodes
Chicago P.D. Landon Vanick 2 episodes
2016 Director's Cut Elder Ashby Movie
2018 Doubting Thomas Alex Movie
Dylan Dylan Short film
2020–2021 Get a Clue[7][8] Host TV Game Show
2020 Witness Infection Carlo Movie
2021 Pretty Smart Johnson Episode: "Yikes! Grant asked Chelsea for a favor!"
TBA Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma TBA Movie[9]

References

  1. ^ TVOvermind:10 Things You Didn't Know about Robert Belushi
  2. ^ NBCNewyork 'Get a Clue' with Rob Belushi
  3. ^ Roberts, Katie (November 19, 2013). "Jim Belushi Thinks His Son Should Play Late Brother John (PHOTO)". Moviefone.
  4. ^ Distractify: Robert Belushi Is a Talented Actor — Just Like His Dad, Jim
  5. ^ "In The Spotlight: Rob Belushi '04". The Wesleyan Argus. April 30, 2004. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  6. ^ Drehr, Dave (January 28, 2013). "SyFy Channel Is Gonna Give Us HEEBIE JEEBIES". HorrorNews.net. Dave Dreher. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  7. ^ "Get a Clue Premieres on the GSN (FCL Jan. 6)". First Coast News. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "Game Show Network Greenlights New Word-Play Game Get a Clue, Hosted By Actor Rob Belushi". GSN Corporate. October 2, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  9. ^ Ntim, Zac (April 3, 2024). "NHL Hall of Famer Phil Esposito And 'The Walking Dead's Katelyn Nacon Join Indie Horror Comedy 'Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.