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.
Filmography (195 titles)
MovieYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self · 2026
6.0ShowThe Tom Green Farm
Self · 2026
8.1MovieMarty, Life Is Short
Self (archive footage) · 2026
MovieOn a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
Self · 2025
6.8MovieI'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
Self · 2025
7.9MovieJohn Candy: I Like Me
Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City · 2025
7.8MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.9MovieJim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage) · 2024
6.5MovieGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ray Stantz · 2024
7.9MovieThe Greatest Night in Pop
Self (archive footage) · 2024
7.0ShowA History of the World in Six Glasses
Self · 2024
6.4ShowThe UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Self - Host · 2023
4.4MovieZombie Town
Len Carver · 2023
2.0MovieOur Soho
self · 2023
8.2Movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage) · 2022
7.3MovieGhostbusters: Afterlife
Ray Stantz · 2021
6.0MovieWho Saw the Men in Black
self · 2021
7.1MovieThe Go-Go's
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2021
7.0MovieBelushi
Self (archive footage) · 2020
7.2ShowHotel Paranormal
2020
5.5ShowReunited Apart
Self · 2020
6.9MovieCleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Self · 2020
7.3ShowThe Movies That Made Us
Ray Stantz (archive footage) · 2019
6.3MovieFantastic Mr. Murray
Self - Interviewee · 2019
MovieDefend, Conserve, Protect
Narrator · 2019
7.2MovieChris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Self · 2019
ShowBiography: Comedy Icons
Self · 2019
7.0ShowThe Conners
Buddy · 2018
7.4ShowWorkin' Moms
Kate's Dad · 2017
2.0MovieGood Fortune
Self · 2016