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.

Dan Aykroyd is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers (2025), I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not (2025), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), A History of the World in Six Glasses (2024), The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (2023), Zombie Town (2023), Our Soho (2023), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). The recorded credits span 2001 to 2025, including 25 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.