Dan Aykroyd
Acting
1952-07-01 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
movieMarty, Life Is Short
as Self (archive footage) · 2026 · 8.2
movieOn a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
as Self · 2025 · 0.0
movieI'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
as Self · 2025 · 6.9
movieYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
as Self · 2025 · 0.0
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City · 2025 · 7.8
movieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage) · 2025 · 7.8
movieJim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 7.8
movieGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
as Ray Stantz · 2024 · 6.5
movieThe Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 7.8
tvA History of the World in Six Glasses
as Self · 2024 · 7.0
tvThe UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
as Self - Host · 2023 · 6.2
movieZombie Town
as Len Carver · 2023 · 4.4
movieOur Soho
as self · 2023 · 0.0
movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self (archive footage) · 2022 · 8.2
movieGhostbusters: Afterlife
as Ray Stantz · 2021 · 7.3
movieWho Saw the Men in Black
as self · 2021 · 6.0
movieThe Go-Go's
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2021 · 7.1
movieBelushi
as Self (archive footage) · 2020 · 7.0
tvHotel Paranormal
as · 2020 · 7.2
tvReunited Apart
as Self · 2020 · 5.5
movieCleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
as Self · 2020 · 6.9
tvThe Movies That Made Us
as Ray Stantz (archive footage) · 2019 · 7.3
movieFantastic Mr. Murray
as Self - Interviewee · 2019 · 6.3
movieDefend, Conserve, Protect
as Narrator · 2019 · 0.0