Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Date of Birth:

Jul 01, 1952

Place of Birth:

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

filmography:

Pixels Pixels

2015

Ghostheads Ghostheads

2016

Loser Loser

2000

Get on Up Get on Up

2014

Tammy Tammy

2014

The Arrow The Arrow

1997

Belushi Belushi

2020

Rainbow Rainbow

1996

My Girl 2 My Girl 2

1994

Tommy Boy Tommy Boy

1995

1941 1941

1979

North North

1994

Antz Antz

1998

Casper Casper

1995

Dragnet Dragnet

1987

Sneakers Sneakers

1992

My Girl My Girl

1991

Chaplin Chaplin

1992

Neighbors Neighbors

1981

Crossroads Crossroads

2002

Stardom Stardom

2000

Evolution Evolution

2001

Coneheads Coneheads

1993

Sgt. Bilko Sgt. Bilko

1996

War, Inc. War, Inc.

2008

Diamonds Diamonds

1999

Yogi Bear Yogi Bear

2010

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