The Blues Brothers Cast
The cast of The Blues Brothers.
Dan Aykroyd
as Elwood Blues

Dan Aykroyd portrays Elwood Blues, the harmonica player and brother to Jake Blues. Elwood is dedicated to saving the Catholic orphanage where he and Jake grew up.

John Belushi
as 'Joliet' Jake Blues

John Belushi plays 'Joliet' Jake Blues, the lead vocalist and older brother of Elwood Blues. Alongside Elwood, Jake sets out on a mission to put their band back together.

James Brown
as Cleophus James

James Brown stars as Cleophus James, a gospel preacher and close friend who provides valuable assistance to the Blues Brothers on their mission.

Cab Calloway
as Curtis

Cab Calloway portrays Curtis, the owner of a music shop and mentor to the Blues Brothers. Curtis helps guide the brothers in their musical endeavors.

Ray Charles
as Ray

Ray Charles appears as Ray, the owner of a music store and a talented musician. Ray assists the Blues Brothers in their quest to save the orphanage.

Aretha Franklin
as Mrs. Murphy

Aretha Franklin plays Mrs. Murphy, the owner of a soul food restaurant and a powerful singer. Mrs. Murphy aids the Blues Brothers in their mission.

Steve Cropper
as Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper

Steve Cropper portrays Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper, the lead guitarist in the Blues Brothers band. His expertise and musical skills are instrumental in their performances.

Donald 'Duck' Dunn
as Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Donald 'Duck' Dunn plays bass guitarist Murphy 'Murph' Dunne in the Blues Brothers band. His smooth bass lines contribute to the band's infectious sound.

Murphy Dunne
as Murphy 'Murph' Dunne

Murphy Dunne stars as keyboardist Murphy 'Murph' Dunne in the Blues Brothers band. His keyboard skills add depth to the band's musical arrangements.

Willie Hall
as Willie 'Too Big' Hall

Willie Hall appears as drummer Willie 'Too Big' Hall in the Blues Brothers band. His energetic drumming drives the band's lively performances.

Tom Malone
as "Bones" Malone

Tom Malone plays trombonist 'Bones' Malone in the Blues Brothers band. His brass instrument adds a jazzy flair to the band's eclectic musical style.

Lou Marini
as 'Blue Lou' Marini

Lou Marini portrays saxophonist 'Blue Lou' Marini in the Blues Brothers band. His soulful saxophone melodies complement the band's energetic performances.

Matt Murphy
as Matt 'Guitar' Murphy
Alan Rubin
as Mr. Fabulous
Carrie Fisher
as Mystery Woman
Henry Gibson
as Head Nazi
John Candy
as Burton Mercer
Kathleen Freeman
as Sister Mary Stigmata
John Lee Hooker
as Street Slim
Tom Erhart
as Prison Guard
Gerald Walling
as Prison Guard
Walter Levine
as Prison Guard
Alonzo Atkins
as Choirmaster
Chaka Khan
as Choir Soloist
Armand Cerami
as Trooper Daniel
Steven Williams
as Trooper Mount
Kristi Oleson
as Sales Girl
Gary McLarty
as Man in Toy Store
Joe Cuttone
as Lloyd
Layne Britton
as The Cheese Whiz
Toni Fleming
as Mrs. Tarantino
Sheilah Wells
as Claire
Rosie Shuster
as Cocktail Waitress
Judith Belushi-Pisano
as Cocktail Waitress
Lou Perryman
as Man at Bar
Paul Reubens
as Waiter
Ben Piazza
as Father
Gwen Banta
as Mother
Lari Taylor
as Daughter #1
Cindy Fisher
as Daughter #2
Elizabeth Hoy
as Daughter #3
Tony M. Conde
as Sommelier
Eugene J. Anthony
as Gruppenführer
Dean Hill
as Nazi
Jack Orend
as Nazi
Gene Schuldt
as Nazi
Gary Houston
as Nazi
Charles Mountain
as Cop
Frank Oz
as Corrections Officer
John Landis
as Trooper La Fong
Elmore James
as Choir
Stephen Bishop
as Charming Trooper
Charles Napier
as Tucker McElroy
Steven Spielberg
as Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk
Curt Clendenin
as Orphan
Twiggy
as Chic Lady
Steve Lawrence
as Maury Sline
De'voreaux White
as Young Guitar Thief
Jeff Morris
as Bob
Mr. T
as Guy on Street
James Avery
as Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
Raven De La Croix
as Woman in Concert Crowd
Leoda Richards
as Restaurant Patron
Norman Matlock
as Police Commissioner
S.D. Nemeth
as Inmate
Carolyn Franklin
as Soul Food Chorus
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