- BIRTH 01/07/1952
- Country Canada
- SHOWS 20
- MOVIES 92
- SHOWRUNNER 1
- DIRECTOR 1
- SCRIPT 9
- PRODUCTION 4
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.
Shows (20)
Saturday Night Live
Movies (92)
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi
Showrunner
The Real Ghostbusters
Director
Nothing But Trouble
Script (9)
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters II
The Blues Brothers
Coneheads
Blues Brothers 2000
Dragnet
Spies Like Us
Nothing But Trouble
Ghostbusters II Electronic Press Kit
Production (4)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters
Blues Brothers 2000
