Dan Aykroyd
Acting
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.
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
as Chris Magruder
Age 49 (now 73)
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
as Self
Age 73
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
as Self
Age 73
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Age 73
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)
Age 72 (now 73)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Original Film Writer
Age 71 (now 73)
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Age 71 (now 73)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self (archive footage)
Age 70 (now 73)
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
as Self
Age 67 (now 73)
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
as Self
Age 66 (now 73)
Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond
Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
as Scarecrow (voice)
Age 61 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving
as Rick Phillips
Age 61 (now 73)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Captain Tucker
Age 55 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
as Self
Age 54 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
as Various Characters (archive footage)
Age 53 (now 73)
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
as Self
Age 53 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi
as Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 53 (now 73)
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
as Self
Age 52 (now 73)
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
as Self
Age 52 (now 73)
Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin
as Narrator
Age 52 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5
as Self
Age 51 (now 73)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
as Chris Magruder
Age 49 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as Self
Age 47 (now 73)
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
as Captain Milligan
Age 47 (now 73)
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
as Self
Age 46 (now 73)
Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow
as Crawford Gordon
Age 44 (now 73)
The Best of the Blues Brothers
as Elwood Blues / Self
Age 41 (now 73)
Nothing But Trouble
as Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
Age 38 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self
Age 37 (now 73)
Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary
as Self
Age 36 (now 73)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self
Age 32 (now 73)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Art Weber
Age 31 (now 73)
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
as Beldar Conehead
Age 30 (now 73)
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
as Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
Age 29 (now 73)
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
as Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
Age 27 (now 73)
Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland
as Self
Age 26 (now 73)
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
as Elwood Blues
Age 26 (now 73)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as Brian Thigh
Age 25 (now 73)
A History of the World in Six Glasses
as Self
Age 71 (now 73)
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Executive Producer
Age 71 (now 73) The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
as Self - Host
Age 71 (now 73)
The Movies That Made Us
as Ray Stantz (archive footage)
Age 67 (now 73)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
Age 61 (now 73)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
Age 61 (now 73)
Second City: First Family of Comedy
as Self
Age 54 (now 73)
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
as Self - Host
Age 44 (now 73)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Age 41 (now 73)
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 73) Saturday Night Live
as Yortuk Festrunk (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 73) Saturday Night Live
as Sen. Bob Dole (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 73) Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters
Age 23 (now 73) Saturday Night Live
as Self / Various (archive footage)
Age 23 (now 73)
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Also Known As
Elwood, Daniel Edward Aykroyd, Danny Aykroyd, 댄 애크로이드, 丹·艾克洛德, دن آیکروید
IMDB
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