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11 Facts About Jim Zulevic

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Jim Zulevic was an American actor, improvisational comedian, television writer, and radio host.

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Jim Zulevic died suddenly, most likely due to a heart attack, at age 40.

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Jim Zulevic worked a number of jobs, from bouncer at Chicago's famed Exit Club to a runner at the Board of Trade to support himself.

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Jim Zulevic starred in nine stage revues, including "Paradigm Lost" in 1997 with Tina Fey, Scott Adsit and Rachel Dratch.

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Jim Zulevic created his most famous character of "Billy" at this time.

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Jim Zulevic appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Drew Carey Show, Early Edition, Prison Break, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Shield, and the final episode of the long-running series, Seinfeld.

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Jim Zulevic created commercials for the Fox Broadcasting Company in Chicago, where he was known for his quirky comments on reruns of The Simpsons.

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Jim Zulevic appeared in The Bogus Witch Project, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Let's Go to Prison, Matchstick Men, The Specials, and Talent.

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Jim Zulevic directed a comedy short, Baby Time Share, in 2005.

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Jim Zulevic hosted the weekly radio show "Second City Radio" on WCKG-FM, and taught improv classes at Columbia College Chicago and The Second City.

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Jim Zulevic was working with Bob Odenkirk on a project based on the July 1979 Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park at the time of his death.