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Dan Aykroyd
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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.
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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.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
The Simpsons
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Tales from the Crypt
The Nanny
The Defenders
The Conners
According to Jim
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Family Guy
The Movies That Made Us
Home Improvement
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
Mark Twain Prize
Inside Comedy
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ghostbusters
Canadian Bacon
She's Having a Baby
Air
Casper
MTV Video Music Awards
The Greatest Night in Pop
Pearl Harbor
Caddyshack II
Pixels
Bright Young Things
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The Campaign
Tammy
50 First Dates
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Tommy Boy
Crossroads
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Sneakers
My Girl 2
Christmas with the Kranks
Celtic Pride
Driving Miss Daisy
My Girl
Spies Like Us
Sgt. Bilko
The House of Mirth
Ghostbusters II
Nothing but Trouble
Ghostbusters
Zombie Town
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Trading Places
It Came from Hollywood
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Coneheads
The Great Outdoors
Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
1941
The Arrow
Dragnet
The Blues Brothers
Blues Brothers 2000
Production Credits
Nothing but Trouble
Ghostbusters
The Blues Brothers
Ghostbusters II
Saturday Night Live
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Blues Brothers 2000
Spies Like Us
Ghostbusters
Coneheads
Dragnet
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
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