Elwood Blues — The Blues Brothers Character Profile

About Elwood Blues

Calm, harmonica-playing brother who leads the band's mission to save a charitable institution.

Elwood Blues — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Harmonica mastery, Leadership, Strategic planning, Musical performance, Driving

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 9.5/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Elwood Blues appears in 2 titles

• The Blues Brothers (1980)
• Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Dan Aykroyd

Appears in

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Elwood Blues — Family Brother — 'Joliet' Jake Blues (John Belushi)

  Brothers who reunite after Jake's imprisonment and embark on a shared mission.

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