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Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt ( / ˈækrɔɪd / AK-royd; born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979.
Dan Aykroyd. Writer: Ghostbusters. Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Lorraine Hélène (Gougeon), a secretary from a French-Canadian family, and Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer who advised prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
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Dan Aykroyd. Writer: Ghostbusters. Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Lorraine Hélène (Gougeon), a secretary from a French-Canadian family, and Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer who advised prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Aykroyd attended Carleton University in 1969, where he ...
- July 1, 1952
50 First Dates. Coneheads. Yogi Bear. Acting. Writing. Production. Directing. Creator. All. Department. Dan Aykroyd, born in Ottawa, initially pursued studies in psychology, criminal sociology, and political science at Carleton University, where his comedy journey took off.
Mar 22, 2024 · Interview By Brian O’Keefe Published: Mar 22, 2024. Save Article. In his long and storied career, Dan Aykroyd, 71, has been a Conehead, a Blues Brother, and, of course, a Ghostbuster—not to ...
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Daniel Edward Aykroyd (born July 1, 1952 [2]) is a Canadian actor in theater and motion pictures. He also is a script writer, director and producer . Short biography. Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His parents were Peter and Lorraine Aykroyd. He studied criminology and social science at Carleton University.
Nov 21, 2021 · 1:00. Peter Aykroyd, a former comedian and writer on "Saturday Night Live" and brother of Dan Aykroyd, has died, the sketch comedy show first announced. He was 66. Dan Aykroyd confirmed...