College of DuPage Alumni

John Belushi, born in Wheaton, John is an American icon of comedy and acting who led the comedy revolution of the 1970’s. His success as an original cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) helped put Second City on a national stage. Throughout his career, John’s love of music integrated into his work leading into a collaboration with SNL cast member, Dan Aykroyd creating the Blues Brother, a film which opened up Illinois as a viable film location. 

Lamorne Morris is a professional actor, comedian, and television personality known for performing at Chicago’s famed comedy club, The Second City, appearing as a series regular on the television sitcom, “New Girl”, starring in the comedy series “Woke”, and having roles in numerous movies, including “Game Night” and “Jumanji: The Next Level.”

Bob Odenkirk, is a comedian, actor and filmmaker who found success in a series of writing and acting roles during the 1980s and 1990s. He achieved stardom with his breakout performance as Saul Goodman in the AMC hit TV show, “Breaking Bad,” and its prequel, “Better Call Saul.”

Mariam Paré, who became a quadriplegic at 20-years-old, pursued her passion for art at COD taking ten years to become as good of an artist with her mouth as she was with her hands and today creating multi-media pieces as a working artist, often touching on themes of disabilities.