Dan Aykroyd
Acting
Born: Jul 01, 1952
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | Captain Tucker | 2007 | 6.082 |
| 50 First Dates | Dr. Keats | 2004 | 6.871 |
| Toronto Rocks | Self | 2003 | 8.0 |
| Pearl Harbor | Captain Thurman | 2001 | 6.937 |
| The Curse of the Jade Scorpion | Chris Magruder | 2001 | 6.616 |
| Earth vs. the Spider | Det. Insp. Jack Grillo | 2001 | 5.591 |
| Blues Brothers 2000 | Elwood Blues | 1998 | 5.285 |
| Celtic Pride | Jimmy Flaherty | 1996 | 5.336 |
| Canadian Bacon | OPP Officer (uncredited) | 1995 | 5.782 |
| Tommy Boy | Ray Zalinsky | 1995 | 6.808 |
| My Girl 2 | Harry Sultenfuss | 1994 | 6.053 |
| North | Pa Tex | 1994 | 5.065 |
| Sneakers | Mother | 1992 | 6.913 |
| Chaplin | Mack Sennett | 1992 | 7.423 |
| My Girl | Harry Sultenfuss | 1991 | 7.412 |
| Nothing But Trouble | Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / … | 1991 | 5.263 |
| Loose Cannons | Ellis Fielding | 1990 | 5.004 |
| Driving Miss Daisy | Boolie Werthan | 1989 | 7.235 |
| Ghostbusters II | Ray Stantz | 1989 | 6.6 |
| The Great Outdoors | Roman Craig | 1988 | 6.466 |
| The Couch Trip | John W. Burns, Jr. | 1988 | 5.461 |
| Dragnet | Sgt. Joe Friday | 1987 | 5.987 |
| Into the Night | Herb | 1985 | 6.545 |
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Art Weber | 1984 | 7.308 |
| Ghostbusters | Ray Stantz | 1984 | 7.5 |
| Trading Places | Louis Winthorpe III | 1983 | 7.227 |
| Doctor Detroit | Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit | 1983 | 5.08 |
| It Came from Hollywood | Self | 1982 | 5.389 |
| The Blues Brothers | Elwood Blues | 1980 | 7.717 |
| 1941 | Sgt. Frank Tree | 1979 | 5.78 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1952 |
| From | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |