Dan Aykroyd
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.
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Full filmography
- The Simpsons (1989) as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Sen. Bob Dole (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Yortuk Festrunk (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
- The Nanny (1993) as Repairman (uncredited)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Home Improvement (1991) as Mike Weber
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Host
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- According to Jim (2001) as Danny Michalski
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Captain Milligan
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996) as Self - Host
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- American Masters (1986) as Julia Child (archive footage)
- The Conners (2018) as Buddy
- Workin' Moms (2017) as Kate's Dad