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.
Acting
TV
The Simpsons
as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
1989
Movie
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Art Weber
1984
Movie
Ghostbusters
as Ray Stantz
1984
Movie
Pixels
as 1982 Championship MC
2015
Movie
50 First Dates
as Dr. Keats
2004
Movie
Pearl Harbor
as Captain Thurman
2001
Movie
Ghostbusters
as Cabbie
2016
Movie
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
as Ray Stantz
2021
TV
Family Guy
as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
1999
Movie
Casper
as Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
1995
Movie
Ghostbusters II
as Ray Stantz
1989
Movie
Antz
as Chip (voice)
1998
Movie
The Blues Brothers
as Elwood Blues
1980
Movie
Trading Places
as Louis Winthorpe III
1983
Movie
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Captain Tucker
2007
Movie
Evolution
as Governor Lewis
2001
Movie
My Girl
as Harry Sultenfuss
1991
Movie
Julie & Julia
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2009
Movie
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
as Ray Stantz
2024
Movie
The Campaign
as Wade Motch
2012
Movie
Driving Miss Daisy
as Boolie Werthan
1989
Movie
Christmas with the Kranks
as Vic Frohmeyer
2004
TV
The Nanny
as Repairman (uncredited)
1993
Movie
Tammy
as Don
2014
Crew
Movie
Ghostbusters
Screenplay
1984
Movie
Ghostbusters
Characters
2016
Movie
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Original Film Writer
2021
Movie
Ghostbusters II
Screenplay
1989
Movie
The Blues Brothers
Writer
1980
Movie
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Original Film Writer
2024
Movie
Coneheads
Screenplay
1993
Movie
Blues Brothers 2000
Writer
1998
Movie
Spies Like Us
Screenplay
1985
Movie
Dragnet
Screenplay
1987
TV
Saturday Night Live
Writer
1975
Movie
Nothing But Trouble
Screenplay
1991