Dan Aykroyd
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.
Filmography (54)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters
Pixels
Get on Up
Tammy
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Behind the Candelabra
The Campaign
Yogi Bear
Julie & Julia
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
50 First Dates
Christmas with the Kranks
Bright Young Things
Unconditional Love
Crossroads
Pearl Harbor
Evolution
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Loser
The House of Mirth
Blues Brothers 2000
Antz
Grosse Pointe Blank
Sgt. Bilko
Feeling Minnesota
Tommy Boy
Canadian Bacon
Casper
My Girl 2
North
Coneheads
Chaplin
Sneakers
My Girl
Nothing But Trouble
Loose Cannons
Ghostbusters II
Driving Miss Daisy
Caddyshack II
The Great Outdoors
My Stepmother Is an Alien
She's Having a Baby
Dragnet
Spies Like Us
Into the Night
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Ghostbusters
Trading Places
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Neighbors
The Blues Brothers
