Dan Aykroyd

Acting

Born: 1952-07-01

From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Gender: Male

Popularity: 2.1

Also Known As

ElwoodDaniel Edward AykroydDanny Aykroyd댄 애크로이드丹·艾克洛德دن آیکروید

Biography

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.

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Awards & Nominations6 won · 11 nominated

🏆 Won

Great Immigrants Award

2007

🏆 Won

Canada's Walk of Fame

2002

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

North

1994

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Exit to Eden

1994

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble

Exit to Eden

1994

🏆 Won

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Nothing but Trouble

1992

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Nothing but Trouble

1992

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

Nothing but Trouble

1992

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay

Nothing but Trouble

1992

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

Driving Miss Daisy

1990

🏆 Won

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Caddyshack II

1989

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Caddyshack II

1989

Nominated

Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation

Ghostbusters

1985

Nominated

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Saturday Night Live

1978

🏆 Won

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Saturday Night Live

1977

Nominated

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Saturday Night Live

1977

🏆 Won

Member of the Order of Canada

Dan Aykroyd

Also Known As

Biography

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Awards & Nominations6 won · 11 nominated

Acting190 titles

Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters

Just the Two of Us

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

A Century of Cinema

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

B.B. King: Into the Night

Marty, Life Is Short

The Nanny

Toronto Rocks

Seriously... Phil Collins

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin

Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective

The Beach Boys: It's OK

Born In Chicago

Tales from the Crypt

The Simpsons

The Greatest Night in Pop

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

John Candy: I Like Me

Jim Henson Idea Man

MTV Video Music Awards

The Blues Brothers

James Brown: Soul Survivor

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Ghostbusters

Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving

The Best of John Belushi

The Making of ‘Sneakers’

The Arrow

The Fran Drescher Show

Workin' Moms

My Girl

Chaplin

Family Guy

Home Improvement

The Seventies

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Sunset Strip

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

The Movies That Made Us

Jay Leno's Garage

Driving Miss Daisy

Trading Places

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

Hotel Paranormal

The Defenders

Golden Globe Awards

I Am Chris Farley

The Go-Go's

Grosse Pointe Blank

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey

Belushi

A History of the World in Six Glasses

The Conners

American Masters

Dinah!

Pearl Harbor

Sneakers

50 First Dates

Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters

The Arrow

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Saturday Night Live

Tommy Boy