Dan Aykroyd
Birthday: 1952-07-01 | Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDaniel 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
Acting
Role
as Self
as Ray Stantz
as Len Carver
as Pete Wagner
as Pete Wagner
as Self - Host
as Ray Stantz
as self
as Self (archive footage)
as Narrator
as Self - Interviewee
as Self
as Self
as Narrator
as Self
as Self / Super Bass-O-Matic 2150 Spokesperson / Elwood Blues
as Ben Bart
as Don
as Scarecrow (voice)
as Seymour Heller
