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.

Dan Aykroyd

Overview

Dan Aykroyd

Known For

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The Greatest Night in Pop

A History of the World in Six Glasses

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Zombie Town

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Who Saw the Men in Black

Biography

Acting