Robert James Belushi (born October 23, 1980) is an American actor. 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 on Game Show Network.

Early life and education

Robert James Belushi was born on October 23, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Jim Belushi 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.

Acting Credits

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986The Birthday BoyBobby Jr.Short subject
2002–2009According to JimVarious182 episodes
2008The Temerity of ZimZimShort subject
The ChristiansJimMovie
2009RiffRaffOtis JayMovie
Legally BlondesWaiterMovie
Dear Mr. FidrychBrianMovie
Sorority RowAmazed Senior GuyMovie
2010Valentine's DayMailroom TedMovie
2011The DefendersA.D.A. Nicholson4 episodes
Cougars, Inc.Shawn FoxDirect-to-DVD Movie
Cooper and StoneA.J. DunneTV Movie
2012The Men's RoomTV Movie
ThunderstruckAssistant coach DanMovie
2013–2014How I Met Your MotherLinus the BartenderRecurring Role (11 episodes)
2013Heebie JeebiesTodd CraneTV Movie
One Small HitchSean MahoneyMovie
The Joe Schmo ShowAllen ("The Buddy")Main Cast (Season 3) (10 episodes)
The Goodwin GamesKeith2 episodes
Single SiblingsDarren2 episodes
2014Devil's DueMasonMovie
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Jimmy Mackenzie2 episodes
2015The MentalistJimmy Lisbon2 episodes
Chicago P.D.Landon Vanick2 episodes
2016Director's CutElder AshbyMovie
2018Doubting ThomasAlexMovie
DylanDylanShort subject
2020–2021Get a ClueHostTV Game Show
2020Witness InfectionCarloMovie
2021Pretty SmartJohnsonEpisode: "Yikes! Grant asked Chelsea for a favor!"
TBAHacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled KarmaTBAMovie

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