Robert Belushi

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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)​
Father Jim Belushi
Relatives John 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.

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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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986The Birthday BoyBobby Jr.TV Short
2002–2009 According to Jim Various11 episodes
2008The Temerity of ZimZimShort
The ChristiansJimMovie
2009RiffRaffOtis JayMovie
Legally Blondes WaiterMovie
Dear Mr. FidrychBrianMovie
Sorority Row Amazed Senior GuyMovie
2010 Valentine's Day Mailroom TedMovie
2011 The Defenders A.D.A. Nicholson4 episodes
Cougars, Inc. Shawn Fox Direct-to-DVD Movie
Cooper and StoneA.J. DunneTV Movie
2012The Men's RoomTV Movie
Thunderstruck Assistant coach DanMovie
2013–2014 How I Met Your Mother Linus the Bartender Recurring Role
(11 episodes)
2013 Heebie Jeebies [6] Todd CraneTV Movie
One Small Hitch Sean MahoneyMovie
The Joe Schmo Show Allen ("The Buddy") Main Cast (Season 3)
(10 episodes)
The Goodwin Games Keith2 episodes
Single SiblingsDarren2 episodes
2014 Devil's Due MasonMovie
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jimmy Mackenzie2 episodes
2015 The Mentalist Jimmy Lisbon2 episodes
Chicago P.D. Landon Vanick2 episodes
2016 Director's Cut Elder AshbyMovie
2018 Doubting Thomas AlexMovie
DylanDylanShort film
2020–2021 Get a Clue [7] [8] HostTV Game Show
2020Witness InfectionCarloMovie
2021 Pretty Smart JohnsonEpisode: "Yikes! Grant asked Chelsea for a favor!"
TBAHacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled KarmaTBAMovie [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.
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