
Dan Aykroyd
- Date of Birth: 1952-07-01
- Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Biography
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 pr... 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.

My Girl
Comedy, Drama • 1991 November

Family Guy
Animation, Comedy • 1999 January

Home Improvement
Comedy • 1991 September

The Seventies
Documentary • 2015 June

Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction • 2021 November

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Adventure, Action • 1984 May

Jay Leno's Garage
Reality, Documentary, Comedy, Talk • 2015 October

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond
Documentary • 2014 September

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Documentary, TV Movie • 2019 May

Sunset Strip
Documentary • 2012 March