Personal Info

Known For: Acting
Known Credits: 202
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1 July 1952 (74 years old)
Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As: Elwood
Daniel Edward Aykroyd
Danny Aykroyd
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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.

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Awards 17

Great Immigrants Award (2007)

Winner
Canada's Walk of Fame (2002)

Winner
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1992)

Winner Nothing but Trouble
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1989)

Winner Caddyshack II
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1977)

Winner Saturday Night Live
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Winner
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1994)

Nominee Exit to Eden
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1994)

Nominee North
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble (1994)

Nominee Exit to Eden
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1992)

Nominee Nothing but Trouble
En Kötü Yönetmen Razzie Ödülü (1992)

Nominee Nothing but Trouble
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay (1992)

Nominee Nothing but Trouble
En İyi Yardımcı Erkek Oyuncu Akademi Ödülü (1990)

Nominee Bayan Daisy'nin Şoförü
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1989)

Nominee Caddyshack II
En İyi Dramatik Sunum Hugo Ödülü (1985)

Nominee Hayalet Avcıları
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1978)

Nominee Saturday Night Live
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1977)

Nominee Saturday Night Live

Movies

Watch You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Film

Dan Aykroyd

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Awards 17

Movies

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

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