Dan Aykroyd

Acting · Born 1952-07-01 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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…

Filmography

• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as Art Weber
• Driving Miss Daisy as Boolie Werthan
• The Blues Brothers as Elwood Blues
• Ghostbusters as Ray Stantz
• Pearl Harbor as Captain Thurman
• Trading Places as Louis Winthorpe III
• My Girl as Harry Sultenfuss
• Chaplin as Mack Sennett
• Grosse Pointe Blank as Grocer
• The Greatest Night in Pop as Self (archive footage)

TV

• The Nanny as Repair Man (uncredited)
• Tales from the Crypt as Captain Milligan
• The Simpsons as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
• Living with Fran
• Family Guy as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
• Home Improvement as Mike Weber
• According to Jim as Danny Michalski
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
• Intimate Portrait as Self