Dan Aykroyd
Acting
Born: 1952-07-01 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known For
The Simpsons
Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
Family Guy
Dan Aykroyd (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
Self / Various (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
Sen. Bob Dole (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Yortuk Festrunk (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Sanjaya Fan (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
John Boehner (uncredited)
The Nanny
Repairman (uncredited)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Home Improvement
Mike Weber
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
Tales from the Crypt
Captain Milligan
According to Jim
Danny Michalski
Heritage Minutes
Crawford Gordon
Intimate Portrait
Self
American Masters
Julia Child (archive footage)
MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Host
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ray Stantz
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Art Weber
Pixels
1982 Championship MC
Ghostbusters
Dr. Raymond Stantz
The Conners
Buddy
Workin' Moms
Kate's Dad
Workin' Moms
Kate's Dad (voice)
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Self - Host
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Self - Host
Dinah!
Self
Pearl Harbor
Captain Thurman
Ghostbusters II
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ray Stantz
50 First Dates
Dr. Keats
Sneakers
Mother
Trading Places
Louis Winthorpe III