Dan Aykroyd
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 1, 1952Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
159Place of birth
Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAlso known as
Elwood, Daniel Edward Aykroyd, Danny Aykroyd, 댄 애크로이드Cast credits
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Art WeberDriving Miss Daisy
Boolie WerthanThe Blues Brothers
Elwood BluesGhostbusters
Ray StantzPearl Harbor
Captain ThurmanTrading Places
Louis Winthorpe IIIDragnet
Sgt. Joe FridayCanadian Bacon
OPP Officer (uncredited)50 First Dates
Dr. KeatsSneakers
MotherThe Great Outdoors
Roman CraigThe Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Chris MagruderChaplin
Mack SennettGhostbusters II
Ray StantzI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Captain Phineas J. TuckerMy Girl
Harry SultenfussIt Came from Hollywood
HimselfMy Girl 2
Harry SultenfussInto the Night
HerbTommy Boy
Ray Zalinsky1941
Sgt. Frank TreeCrew credits
Ghostbusters
ScreenplayDragnet
ScreenplayGhostbusters II
Screenplay, CharactersBlues Brothers 2000
Writer, ProducerNothing but Trouble
Director, ScreenplaySpies Like Us
ScreenplayConeheads
ScreenplayGhostbusters
Characters, Executive ProducerThe Best of the Blues Brothers
WriterThe Blues Brothers
WriterThe Beach Boys: It's OK
WriterThe Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
WriterBorn In Chicago
Executive ProducerGhostbusters: Afterlife
Original Film Writer, Executive ProducerOne More Saturday Night
Executive ProducerSteve Martin's Best Show Ever
WriterGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
Original Film Writer, Executive Producer