Dan Aykroyd

Known for ActingBorn 1952-07-01 (age 73)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.Read more

Movies & web series

Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters

Just the Two of Us

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection

Marty, Life Is Short

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A Century of Cinema

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

The Greatest Night in Pop

Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective

Born In Chicago

John Candy: I Like Me

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

B.B. King: Into the Night

Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin

Jim Henson Idea Man

Toronto Rocks

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

The Nanny

Seriously... Phil Collins

The Simpsons

Tales from the Crypt

The Beach Boys: It's OK

James Brown: Soul Survivor

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

MTV Video Music Awards

Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving

Workin' Moms

The Fran Drescher Show

The Real Ghostbusters

The Seventies

The Making of ‘Sneakers’

The Blues Brothers

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

The Arrow

Jay Leno's Garage

The Movies That Made Us

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

Sunset Strip

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

The Go-Go's

Hotel Paranormal

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

Family Guy

The Best of John Belushi

Ghostbusters