Dan Aykroyd
Born 1952
Known for Ghostbusters, Trading Places, Ghostbusters II.
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
Who Saw the Men in Black (2021)
Good Fortune (2016)
Born In Chicago (2013)
Yogi Bear (2010)
Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs (2005)
Earth vs. the Spider (2001)
On the Nose (2001)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Coneheads (1993)
My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)
The Couch Trip (1988)
The Great Outdoors (1988)
Citizen Steve (1987)
Dragnet (1987)
Doctor Detroit (1983)
Trading Places (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
1941 (1979)
Zombie Town (2023)
Ghostheads (2016)
Stardom (2000)
The House of Mirth (2000)
Diamonds (1999)
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
Nothing But Trouble (1991)
Loose Cannons (1990)
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Spies Like Us (1985)
Ghostbusters (1984)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not (2025)
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2020)
Get On Up (2014)
Behind the Candelabra (2013)
Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Antz (1998)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Celtic Pride (1996)
My Fellow Americans (1996)
My Girl 2 (1994)
My Girl (1991)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Into the Night (1985)
Belushi (2020)
I Am Chris Farley (2015)
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
Shortcut to Happiness (2003)
Exit to Eden (1994)
Sneakers (1992)
Neighbors (1981)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Sunset Strip (2012)
War, Inc. (2008)
Crossroads (2002)
Unconditional Love (2002)
Feeling Minnesota (1996)
This Is My Life (1992)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
50 First Dates (2004)
Masters of Menace (1990)
Tammy (2014)
Loser (2000)
Tommy Boy (1995)
North (1994)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
The Campaign (2012)
Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019)
Bright Young Things (2003)
Evolution (2001)
Chaplin (1992)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
White Coats (2004)
Pixels (2015)
Susan's Plan (1998)
John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
