Known For
Acting
Born
Jul 01, 1952
Place of Birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Credits
202 titles
Dan Aykroyd
Biography
Daniel Edward Aykroyd, born in Ottawa, initially pursued studies in psychology, criminal sociology, and political science at Carleton University, where his comedy journey took off. He co-wrote sketches for a private cable company, igniting his passion for acting. At 20, he joined The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago and Toronto, marking the start of his career. In 1975, Aykroyd joined "Saturday Night Live" as a founding member of the "Not Ready For Prime Time Players," crafting iconic sketches like "The Blues Brothers" with Belushi and "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" with Steve Martin. The success of "The Blues Brothers" sketch led to a full-length feature in 1980, with Aykroyd writing and producing the movie soundtrack, defying the disco and punk era. His versatile talent shines in roles like Dr. Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters," Jessica Tandy’s son in "Driving Miss Daisy," a single father in "My Girl," and an assassin in "Grosse Pointe Blank," showcasing both comedic and dramatic prowess.
Known For
Filmography
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self
The Tom Green Farm
Self
Marty, Life Is Short
Self (archive footage)
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
Self
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
Self
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ray Stantz
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self (archive footage)
A History of the World in Six Glasses
Self
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Self - Host
Zombie Town
Len Carver
Our Soho
self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ray Stantz
Who Saw the Men in Black
self
The Go-Go's
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Belushi
Self (archive footage)
Hotel Paranormal
Reunited Apart
Self
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Self
The Movies That Made Us
Ray Stantz (archive footage)
Fantastic Mr. Murray
Self - Interviewee
Defend, Conserve, Protect
Narrator
Biography: Comedy Icons
Self
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Self
The Conners
Buddy
Workin' Moms
Kate's Dad
Good Fortune
Self
Ghostbusters
Cabbie
Ghostheads
Self
Jay Leno's Garage
Self
Being Canadian
Self
I Am Chris Farley
Self
Pixels
1982 Championship MC
The Seventies
Self (archive footage)
Dino Hunt Canada
Narrator
Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond
Get On Up
Ben Bart
Tammy
Don
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Scarecrow (voice)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving
Rick Phillips
Behind the Candelabra
Seymour Heller
Born In Chicago
Narrator
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Self
WWII: Saving the Reality
Self - Narrator (voice)