Dan Aykroyd profile
Actor profile

Dan Aykroyd

1st July 1952 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Acting

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.

156 Movies 39 TV Shows 195 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Go-Go's poster
The Go-Go's 8th March 2021 as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Belushi poster
Belushi 16th May 2020 as Self (archive footage)
Pixels poster
Pixels 16th July 2015 as 1982 Championship MC
Yogi Bear poster
Yogi Bear 17th December 2010 as Yogi Bear (voice)
Julie & Julia poster
Julie & Julia 6th August 2009 as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stardom poster
Stardom 13th October 2000 as Barry Levine
Diamonds poster
Diamonds 10th December 1999 as Lance Agensky
Antz poster
Antz 2nd October 1998 as Chip (voice)
The Arrow poster
The Arrow 12th January 1997 as Crawford Gordon Jr.
Rainbow poster
Rainbow 26th July 1996 as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
Casper poster
Casper 26th May 1995 as Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
North poster
North 22nd July 1994 as Pa Tex
My Girl 2 poster
My Girl 2 11th February 1994 as Harry Sultenfuss
Chaplin poster
Chaplin 17th December 1992 as Mack Sennett
My Girl poster
My Girl 27th November 1991 as Harry Sultenfuss
Dragnet poster
Dragnet 26th June 1987 as Sgt. Joe Friday
1941 poster
1941 14th December 1979 as Sgt. Frank Tree
Soul Man poster
Soul Man 15th April 1997 as Rev. Mike Weber
The Nanny poster
The Nanny 3rd November 1993 as Repairman (uncredited)
The Simpsons poster
The Simpsons 17th December 1989 as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)