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Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Known for ActingBorn 1952-07-01 (age 73)Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.Read more

Movies & web series

Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary10.0
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Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary

1989 · Movie

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters9.5
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On the Scene with the Ghostbusters

1984 · Movie

Just the Two of Us9.0
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Just the Two of Us

2005 · Movie

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection8.7
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Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection

1999 · Movie

Marty, Life Is Short8.3
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Marty, Life Is Short

2026 · Movie

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony8.2
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 · Movie

A Century of Cinema8.3
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A Century of Cinema

1994 · Movie

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd8.2
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

2005 · Movie

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song8.4
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985 · Movie

Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective8.0
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Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective

2014 · Movie

Born In Chicago8.0
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Born In Chicago

2013 · Movie

The Greatest Night in Pop7.9
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The Greatest Night in Pop

2024 · Movie

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live8.0
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Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

2005 · Movie

B.B. King: Into the Night8.2
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B.B. King: Into the Night

1985 · Movie

John Candy: I Like Me7.8
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John Candy: I Like Me

2025 · Movie

Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin8.0
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Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin

2004 · Movie

Jim Henson Idea Man7.8
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Jim Henson Idea Man

2024 · Movie

Toronto Rocks8.0
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Toronto Rocks

2003 · Movie

The Nanny8.1
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The Nanny

1993 · Series

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music7.8
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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 · Movie

The Simpsons8.0
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The Simpsons

1989 · Series

Seriously... Phil Collins8.0
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Seriously... Phil Collins

1990 · Movie

Tales from the Crypt8.0
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Tales from the Crypt

1989 · Series

The Beach Boys: It's OK8.0
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The Beach Boys: It's OK

1976 · Movie

James Brown: Soul Survivor7.7
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James Brown: Soul Survivor

2003 · Movie

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary7.8
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989 · Movie

Workin' Moms7.5
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Workin' Moms

2017 · Series

MTV Video Music Awards7.8
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MTV Video Music Awards

1984 · Series

Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving7.5
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Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving

2013 · Movie

The Fran Drescher Show7.5
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The Fran Drescher Show

2010 · Series

The Real Ghostbusters7.7
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The Real Ghostbusters

1986 · Series

The Seventies7.4
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The Seventies

2015 · Series

Ghostbusters: Afterlife7.3
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021 · Movie

The Making of ‘Sneakers’7.5
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The Making of ‘Sneakers’

2003 · Movie

The Blues Brothers7.7
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The Blues Brothers

1980 · Movie

The Arrow7.5
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The Arrow

1997 · Series

Jay Leno's Garage7.3
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Jay Leno's Garage

2015 · Series

The Movies That Made Us7.3
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The Movies That Made Us

2019 · Series

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond7.3
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Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond

2014 · Movie

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors7.6
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E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

1982 · Movie

Sunset Strip7.3
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Sunset Strip

2012 · Movie

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever7.6
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Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981 · Movie

Hotel Paranormal7.2
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Hotel Paranormal

2020 · Series

Family Guy7.4
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Family Guy

1999 · Series

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh7.2
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Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

2019 · Movie

The Go-Go's7.1
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The Go-Go's

2021 · Movie

The Best of John Belushi7.5
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The Best of John Belushi

1985 · Movie

Ghostbusters7.5
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Ghostbusters

1984 · Movie