Dan Aykroyd
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: July 1, 1952 (72 years old)
Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dan 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.
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Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
Actor Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi
Actor Various Characters
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Actor Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Actor Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Actor Self
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
