Birth Day: 1952-07-01
Place of birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Credits
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Ray Stantz
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As Len Carver
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Ray Stantz
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As self
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Self
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As Narrator
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As Self - Interviewee
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As Self
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As Self
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As Self
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As Cabbie
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As Self / Super Bass-O-Matic 2150 Spokesperson / Elwood Blues
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As Self
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As Self
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As 1982 Championship MC
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As Scarecrow (voice)
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As Don
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As Ben Bart
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As Narrator
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As Self
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As Rick Phillips
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As Seymour Heller
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As Self - Narrator (voice)
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As Wade Motch
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As Self
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As Self / Various
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As Yogi Bear (voice)
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As Jimmy Carter
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As Various (archive footage)
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As Mr. Vice President
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As Captain Phineas J. Tucker
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As Self
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As Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
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As himself
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As Self
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As Various Characters
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As Self
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As Self
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As Dr. Cyrill Kipp
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As Dr. Keats
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As Vic Frohmeyer
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As Narrator
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As Self
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As Self
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As Lord Monomark
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As Julius Jenson
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As Pete Wagner
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As Max Beasley
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As Chris Magruder
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As Det. Insp. Jack Grillo
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As Dr. Barry Davis
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As Captain Thurman
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As Governor Lewis
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As Barry Levine
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As Dad
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As Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
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As Himself
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As Captain Milligan
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As Self
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As Self
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As Lance Agensky
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As Chip (voice)
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As Self
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As Elwood Blues
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As Self
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As Bob
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As Grocer
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As Crawford Gordon
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As Crawford Gordon Jr.
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As Jimmy Flaherty
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As Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
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As President William Haney
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As Quote Reader
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As Jack Lambert
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As Colonel John T. Hall
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As Det. Ben Costikyan
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As Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
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As Dexter (voice)
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As OPP Officer (uncredited)
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As Ray Zalinsky
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As Harry Sultenfuss
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As Elwood Blues / Himself
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As Pa Tex
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As Self
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As Fred Lavery
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As Beldar Conehead
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As Mack Sennett
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As Arnold Moss
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As Mother
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As Captain Miligan
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As Harry Sultenfuss
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As Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
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As Self
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As Self
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As Johnny Lewis
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As Vic's Buddy
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As Ellis Fielding
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As Self
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As Ray Stantz
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As Boolie Werthan
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As Roman Craig
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As John W. Burns, Jr.
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As Steven Mills
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As Roman (uncredited)
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As Capt. Tom Everett
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As Sgt. Joe Friday
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As Chial Dushane
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As Self
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As Herb
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As Various characters
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As Austin Millbarge
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As Self
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As Art Weber
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As Ray Stantz
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As Buck Heller
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As Louis Winthorpe III
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As Passenger
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As Beldar (Voice)
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As Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
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As Beldar Conehead
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As Himself
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As Vic
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As Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
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As Elwood Blues
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As Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
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As Sgt. Frank Tree
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As Himself
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As Elwood Blues
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As Brian Thigh
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As Roy
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As Cop #1
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As Cop #1
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As Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)