Person
Dan Aykroyd
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.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024 · Ray Stantz
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2021 · Ray Stantz
Who Saw the Men in Black
2021 · self
Pixels
2015 · 1982 Championship MC
Get On Up
2014 · Ben Bart
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2014 · Scarecrow (voice)
Behind the Candelabra
2013 · Seymour Heller
Presidential Reunion
2010 · Jimmy Carter
Christmas with the Kranks
2004 · Vic Frohmeyer
50 First Dates
2004 · Dr. Keats
Bright Young Things
2003 · Lord Monomark
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001 · Chris Magruder
Evolution
2001 · Governor Lewis
Pearl Harbor
2001 · Captain Thurman
Susan's Plan
1998 · Bob
Antz
1998 · Chip (voice)
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 · Elwood Blues
Grosse Pointe Blank
1997 · Grocer
Sgt. Bilko
1996 · Colonel Hall
Tommy Boy
1995 · Ray Zalinsky
North
1994 · Pa Tex
The Best of the Blues Brothers
1993 · Elwood Blues / Self
Coneheads
1993 · Beldar
Chaplin
1992 · Mack Sennett
Sneakers
1992 · Mother
My Girl
1991 · Harry Sultenfuss
Nothing but Trouble
1991 · Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
Ghostbusters II
1989 · Dr. Raymond Stantz
My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988 · Steven Mills
The Great Outdoors
1988 · Roman Craig
The Couch Trip
1988 · John W. Burns, Jr.
Dragnet
1987 · Sgt. Joe Friday
Spies Like Us
1985 · Austin Millbarge
Ghostbusters
1984 · Dr. Raymond Stantz
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 · Art Weber
The Coneheads
1983 · Beldar (voice)
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 · Passenger
Trading Places
1983 · Louis Winthorpe III
Neighbors
1981 · Vic
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981 · Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
The Blues Brothers
1980 · Elwood Blues
1941
1979 · Sgt. Frank Tree
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
1979 · Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · Brian Thigh
The Beach Boys: It's OK
1976 · Cop #1
The Beach Boys: It's OK
1976 · Cop #1
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