Dan Aykroyd
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 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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (35)
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not
as Self
2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
as Self
2025
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self
2025
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
as Ray Stantz
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Zombie Town
as Len Carver
2023
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
as Ray Stantz
2021
Who Saw the Men in Black
as self
2021
The Go-Go's
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Belushi
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
as Self
2020
Fantastic Mr. Murray
as Self - Interviewee
2019
Defend, Conserve, Protect
as Narrator
2019
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
2019
Good Fortune
as Self
2016
Ghostbusters
as Cabbie
2016
Ghostheads
as Self
2016
Being Canadian
as Self
2015
I Am Chris Farley
as Self
2015
Pixels
as 1982 Championship MC
2015
Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond
2014
Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
2014
Get on Up
as Ben Bart
2014
Tammy
as Don
2014
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
as Scarecrow (voice)
2014
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving
as Rick Phillips
2013
Behind the Candelabra
as Seymour Heller
2013
Born In Chicago
as Narrator
2013
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as Self
2013
WWII: Saving the Reality
as Self - Narrator (voice)
2013
The Campaign
as Wade Motch
2012
Sunset Strip
as Self
2012
Yogi Bear
as Yogi Bear (voice)
2010
TV Shows (15)
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025
A History of the World in Six Glasses
as Self
2024
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
as Self - Host
2023
Hotel Paranormal
2020
Reunited Apart
as Self
2020
The Movies That Made Us
as Ray Stantz (archive footage)
2019
Biography: Comedy Icons
as Self
2019
The Conners
as Buddy
2018
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
2015
The Seventies
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Dino Hunt Canada
as Narrator
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
Inside Comedy
as Self
2012
The Fran Drescher Show
2010