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Dan Aykroyd
1 FOLLOWER • 66 CREDITS • JUL 1, 1952 • 72
Biography
Dan 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.
Known For
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Saturday Night Live
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MTV Video Music Awards
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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The Simpsons
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
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Tales from the Crypt
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The Nanny
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The Conners
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According to Jim
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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Family Guy
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The Movies That Made Us
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Home Improvement
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Mark Twain Prize
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Canadian Bacon
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She's Having a Baby
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Air
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The Greatest Night in Pop
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Ghostbusters
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Pearl Harbor
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Caddyshack II
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Pixels
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Casper
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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Bright Young Things
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The Campaign
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Tammy
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50 First Dates
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Tommy Boy
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
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Crossroads
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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
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Sneakers
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Celtic Pride
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Christmas with the Kranks
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Inside Comedy
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My Girl
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/iaCzvcY42HihFxQBTZCTKMpsI0P.jpg)
Driving Miss Daisy
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/yObYPMA58DnTMvJooFW7GG6jWAt.jpg)
Ghostbusters II
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Zombie Town
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Ghostbusters
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The House of Mirth
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Nothing but Trouble
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Blues Brothers 2000
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1941
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It Came from Hollywood
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Dragnet
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Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
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The Blues Brothers
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Trading Places
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The Great Outdoors
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
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Production Credits
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