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Dan Aykroyd
1 FOLLOWER • 68 CREDITS • JUL 1, 1952 • 72
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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.
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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
Saturday Night Live
MTV Video Music Awards
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Simpsons
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Tales from the Crypt
The Nanny
The Defenders
The Conners
According to Jim
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Family Guy
The Movies That Made Us
Home Improvement
Mark Twain Prize
Inside Comedy
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Canadian Bacon
She's Having a Baby
Air
The Greatest Night in Pop
Ghostbusters
Pearl Harbor
Caddyshack II
Pixels
Casper
Bright Young Things
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Tammy
The Campaign
50 First Dates
Crossroads
Tommy Boy
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Sneakers
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Celtic Pride
My Girl
Driving Miss Daisy
Christmas with the Kranks
My Girl 2
Ghostbusters II
The House of Mirth
Nothing but Trouble
Zombie Town
Ghostbusters
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Blues Brothers 2000
Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
1941
The Great Outdoors
Coneheads
The Blues Brothers
It Came from Hollywood
Dragnet
Trading Places
Production Credits
Ghostbusters II
Saturday Night Live
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters
Blues Brothers 2000
Ghostbusters
Coneheads
Dragnet
The Blues Brothers
Nothing but Trouble
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