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Quiz about John Belushi
Quiz about John Belushi

John Belushi Trivia Quiz


Here's one on my idol, who died way too soon. I still want to take off work every March 5th.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeroyFishead. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
LeroyFishead
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,551
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3065
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What nationality were both John's parents? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where did John first attend college? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of John's friends did he originally want to play the part of the motorcycle riding Delta called "D-Day" in "Animal House" (1978)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which famed impersonation did John perfect while with the famed Second City comedy troupe and carry over onto "Saturday Night Live"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. John's film debut was in what movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. John and Dan Aykroyd teamed up for a third time in the dark comedy "Neighbors" (1981). Belushi played the mild mannered Earl Keese and Aykroyd the brash neighbor Vic. What was unusual about the casting for this film? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In Steven Spielberg's comedy "1941" (1979), John played an insane character named Wild Bill Kelso. What was his military occupation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. John made many musical appearances on "Saturday Night Live" (1975). His first was doing his legendary Joe Cocker impersonation, but ultimately it was his musical partnership with Dan Aykroyd that would propel him farthest. Dan and John's first musical appearance together on "SNL" came not in the Blues Brothers characters, but as what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. John enjoyed collaborating with Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd had actually already written two movies with roles he had intended for John to play. Both movies were made after John's death with prominent actors playing in John's place. What were they? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Where was John buried? Hint



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1. What nationality were both John's parents?

Answer: Albanian

His mother Agnes was the daughter of Albanian immigrants. His father Adam was an immigrant himself. John was born on January 24, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois.
2. Where did John first attend college?

Answer: University of Wisconsin-White Water

John had been offered a football scholarship to Western Illinois University, but turned it down because he wanted to study acting. He then decided to apply to Illinois Wesleyan, but was not accepted. John settled on attending the University of Wisconsin-White Water, but only attended for one year, opting to come to home to Chicago and attend junior college; he eventually graduated with an associates degree in general studies.
3. Which of John's friends did he originally want to play the part of the motorcycle riding Delta called "D-Day" in "Animal House" (1978)?

Answer: Dan Aykroyd

John had originally gotten director John Landis to agree to having Aykroyd play the part, but Aykroyd turned it down because he wanted to write. Bruce McGill ended up with the part and gave a legendary performance.
4. Which famed impersonation did John perfect while with the famed Second City comedy troupe and carry over onto "Saturday Night Live"?

Answer: Joe Cocker

In being accepted into Second City in 1971, Belushi beat out several friends, with some of whom he had already created his own comedy troupe. He also was known at Second City for his impersonation of Mayor Daley and his rendition of Hamlet. It was at the Toronto Second City troupe, where he met his best friend, Dan Aykroyd.
5. John's film debut was in what movie?

Answer: "Goin' South" (1978)

This was a minor role in a mediocre (at best), Jack Nicholson western. John played Deputy Hector, one of the deputies after Jack Nicholson's character, Henry Moon. The film centered around Moon, a condemned man, who discovered that he could escape his fate, merely by marrying a resident of a small, post Civil War town. Moon found himself such a woman, but the relationship was tedious at best.

The Sheriff and his men also served to remind him of what awaited him, should he leave his wife. Nicholson also directed the film.
6. John and Dan Aykroyd teamed up for a third time in the dark comedy "Neighbors" (1981). Belushi played the mild mannered Earl Keese and Aykroyd the brash neighbor Vic. What was unusual about the casting for this film?

Answer: Belushi and Aykroyd switched roles just prior to filming.

Belushi and Aykroyd decided to swap roles just prior to production. Though the movie was widely considered a flop, the role reversal was a testament to the acting talents of both stars. "Neighbors" (1981) was Belushi's last film. Ironically, John was reported to have gotten into a shouting match with writer Larry Gelbart about Gelbart's excessive drinking.
7. In Steven Spielberg's comedy "1941" (1979), John played an insane character named Wild Bill Kelso. What was his military occupation?

Answer: Fighter pilot

The role of Wild Bill was originally supposed to be only a bit part. But once Belushi signed on, writer Robert Zemeckis and director Steven Spielberg expanded the part to feature Belushi's talents. Production was also delayed several times due to Belushi not showing up after long nights of binging left him too tired to get up for filming.
8. John made many musical appearances on "Saturday Night Live" (1975). His first was doing his legendary Joe Cocker impersonation, but ultimately it was his musical partnership with Dan Aykroyd that would propel him farthest. Dan and John's first musical appearance together on "SNL" came not in the Blues Brothers characters, but as what?

Answer: Killer Bees

It was 1976 when John and Dan first teamed up on the air. The Blues Brothers had actually begun as a warm-up act for the show, entertaining the audience while being backed up by the "SNL" house band. The Blues Brothers did not actually make their "SNL" debut on air until 1978.
9. John enjoyed collaborating with Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd had actually already written two movies with roles he had intended for John to play. Both movies were made after John's death with prominent actors playing in John's place. What were they?

Answer: "Ghostbusters" (1984) and "Spies Like Us" (1985)

"Ghostbusters" went on to be a blockbuster classic about three failed scientists who become icons and heroes by catching ghosts. The part of Peter Venkman, the eccentric and notoriously lazy scientist, was played by Bill Murray.
As for "Spies Like Us", it was light hearted comedy about two bumbling government employees who were fooled into thinking they were spies, when actually they were bait for the Soviets. Chevy Chase stepped into the part of Emmett Fitz-Hume after John's death. Aykroyd's original choice to replace John was actually Joe Piscopo.
10. Where was John buried?

Answer: Martha's Vineyard

John died of an acute drug overdose on March 5, 1982 at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Hollywood, CA. "The Vineyard", as it is known to residents and frequent guests, was John's favorite vacation spot. His widow, Judy could not think of a better place. The funeral also included a large motorcycle escort, led by John's best friend Dan Aykroyd and his brother Jim Belushi.
Source: Author LeroyFishead

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