Oh Brother! Celebrity Sibling Rundown

By on Sep 15, 2009 in Comedy, Lists, Movies, Television | 16 Comments

Lots of famous actors have brothers who lack the talent gene and that’s why we don’t hear about them. But this is not a perfect world and some crafty siblings ride their brother’s coattails straight through the gates of the studio lots and we’re forced to learn their names. Let’s take a look at some of these less-than-famous bros and size them up.

Actor Brother Lowdown

John Belushi

Jim Belushi

 Sadly, Jim was not the heavy drug user in the family. There was a show about life according to him, it might still be on the air. Check with your Auntie.

Patrick Swayze

Don Swayze

 Actor Don is just like Patrick, but a but a tad lighter in the chromosome department.

Ron Howard

Clint Howard

 Opie looks like Hugh Jackman when standing next to his younger brother, that’s why he always invites him to the set and sticks him in his films.

Alec Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin

 Alec is very funny when he’s not very angry. Daniel is very high when he’s not very loaded. Add dimwit Stephen and the other one and you got quite a family party.

Chris Farley

Kevin Farley

 Fat? Check. High-Energy? Check. Funny? Don’t know. He’s currently starring in a right-wing comedy, not the best career move in Hollywood.

Seth Meyer

Josh Meyer

 Josh was on “Mad TV.” If he kidnapped Seth and took his place on SNL’s Weekend Update, you would not know the difference.

Chris Rock

Tony Rock

 TV Guide says “Look out comedy world, Chris’s younger brother  is the next Charlie Murphy!”

Albert Brooks

Super Dave Osborne

 Fun Fact: The brothers’ real last name is Einstein.

Jerry O’Connell

Charlie O’Connell

 Remember when they were both on that show “Sliders” but only Jerry was allowed to talk? Anyone… anyone…?

Sylvester Stallone

Frank Stallone

 Sly eats a bucket full of horse steroids every morning. Frank sang “Far From Over” for the 1983 film “Staying Alive.” What’s the bigger crime? Call it a tie.

Leo Gallagher

Ron Gallagher

Oddest brother story ever: Look-a-like Ron toured as “Gallagher Too” doing the same act, against Leo’s wishes. That’s so cool, I hate watermelons.

Macho Man Randy Savage

“Leaping” Lanny Poffo

 Not exactly actors, but close enough. Poffo read poems in the ring, Randy was both macho and a savage. Take a guess who the rubes liked better.

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  • http://twitter.com/brad_sukala Brad

    Isn’t the living Farley in a rental car commercial? Hertz maybe? I didn’t know he was Chris’ brother until now, but instead thought he was just a cheap and tasteless (yet living, bonus!) ripoff.

  • http://twitter.com/brad_sukala Brad

    Isn’t the living Farley in a rental car commercial? Hertz maybe? I didn’t know he was Chris’ brother until now, but instead thought he was just a cheap and tasteless (yet living, bonus!) ripoff.

  • cbdubs

    Though I disagree with their inclusion on this list, Super Dave Osborne has done some nice work recently on Curb Your Enthusiasm. They’re a little out of place here because they are both off the charts funny, as opposed to the Swayzes where really Don carries them.

  • cbdubs

    Though I disagree with their inclusion on this list, Super Dave Osborne has done some nice work recently on Curb Your Enthusiasm. They’re a little out of place here because they are both off the charts funny, as opposed to the Swayzes where really Don carries them.

  • Jeff Lyons

    Good point cbdubs, I was really referring to the character “Super Dave” (I miss his mishaps), not so much the actor.

  • Jeff Lyons

    Good point cbdubs, I was really referring to the character “Super Dave” (I miss his mishaps), not so much the actor.

  • http://geekadelphia.com/ Eric

    Hahah, this is brilliant Jeff. I hope you submitted this to Digg. If not, I am. :)

  • http://geekadelphia.com Eric

    Hahah, this is brilliant Jeff. I hope you submitted this to Digg. If not, I am. :)

  • Jeff Lyons

    Thanks Eric, Digg away! Digging your own stuff angries up the Digg kids… don’t want that.

  • Jeff Lyons

    Thanks Eric, Digg away! Digging your own stuff angries up the Digg kids… don’t want that.

  • http://www.whateverblogspot-amy.com/ Amy

    There is also Martin Sheen and Joe Estevez and John and Joey Travolta.

  • http://www.whateverblogspot-amy.com Amy

    There is also Martin Sheen and Joe Estevez and John and Joey Travolta.

  • Scott Shrake

    Kevin Farley is hot.

  • Scott Shrake

    Kevin Farley is hot.

  • Bob

    Jim Belushi is dull. I don’t understand why he is on TV. But who is that guy next to him?

  • Bob

    Jim Belushi is dull. I don’t understand why he is on TV. But who is that guy next to him?