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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.
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.
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.
Dan Aykroyd Filmography. by gallowaychris1 • Created 10 years ago • Modified 10 years ago. List activity. 28K views. 126 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 70 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Love at First Sight. 1976 1h 25m PG. 5.6 (169) Rate. A young woman named Shirley befriends a lonely blind man named Roy.
Jul 23, 2024 · Aykroyd writes and narrates the Audible Original “Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude,” which starts with him meeting Belushi one freezing night in Toronto in 1973 and takes us to today, with gigs still lining up. The documentary drops Thursday.
Aug 3, 2024 · At 72, Dan Aykroyd Plans to 'Really Live' for His Children Now: 'I Want to Accomplish Their Happiness' Speaking to PEOPLE about his latest project, the actor says he's focused on family — and...
Jun 10, 2021 · From his interest in the paranormal to his discussions about mental health to his anti-racism advocacy, the untold truth of Dan Aykroyd is as intriguing as his filmography.
Mar 22, 2024 · In his long and storied career, Dan Aykroyd, 71, has been a Conehead, a Blues Brother, and, of course, a Ghostbuster—not to mention an Oscar-nominated actor, comedian, screenwriter, director,...
Mar 16, 2023 · With his quirky sensibilities, outlandish characters, and hilarious impressions, he made his mark as one of the 1970s' funniest and most subversive comic talents. Partnering with comedic force of nature and fellow SNL castmate, John Belushi, Aykroyd embarked on a successful musical career as one half of the Blues Brothers.