Dan Aykroyd
Biography
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.
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Dan Aykroyd
Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostly Charm That Still Haunts Us
Ever wonder what happens when a bunch of misfit scientists arm themselves with proton packs and a knack for one-liners? Ghostbusters (1984) answers with a gleeful, slime-soaked bang that still feels l... Read more
Riffs of Redemption: The Soulful Chaos of The Blues Brothers
John Landis’s The Blues Brothers (1980) is a cinematic jukebox, a film that vibrates with the raw energy of rhythm and blues while weaving a tapestry of absurd comedy and heartfelt redemption. It’s le... Read more
Directed Movies
Director: Dan Aykroyd
Acted Movies
Director: Gil Kenan
Director: Jason Reitman
Director: R. J. Cutler
Director: Tate Taylor
Director: Ben Falcone
Director: Jay Roach
Director: Eric Brevig
Director: Joe Roth
Director: Dave Thomas
Director: Peter Segal
Director: Stephen Fry
Director: Alec Baldwin
Director: P.J. Hogan
Director: Tamra Davis
Director: Scott Ziehl
Director: Ivan Reitman
Director: Terence Davies
Director: Amy Heckerling
Director: George Armitage
Director: Peter Segal
Director: Howard Zieff
Director: Steve Barron
Director: Richard Attenborough
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Director: Howard Zieff
Director: Dan Aykroyd
Director: Bruce Beresford
Director: Ivan Reitman
Director: Ivan Reitman
Director: George Miller
Director: John Landis
Director: Michael Pressman
Director: John G. Avildsen
Director: John Landis
Written Movies
Director: Dan Aykroyd
Director: Ivan Reitman
Director: Ivan Reitman
Director: John Landis