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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.

  2. m.imdb.com › name › nm0000101Dan Aykroyd - IMDb

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. He co-wrote sketches for a private cable company, igniting his passion for acting.

  5. 1 day ago · Now, almost 50 years since their fateful SNL debut and more than 40 since the tragic passing of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd is looking back. In Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude, Aykroyd (joined by friends, peers, and bandmates including Paul Shaffer, Steven Jordan, Curtis Salgado, and John Landis) thoughtfully reflects on the musicians that ...

  6. Nov 21, 2021 · 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.

  7. Dec 1, 2023 · Yes, Dan Aykroyd believes in ghosts—and his latest endeavor might make a believer out of you, too. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 71-year-old actor, comedian, producer...

  8. 3 days ago · Dan Aykroyd has a few funny women in mind. Despite its initial reception, the Academy Award nominee recently defended the 2016 female-led reboot of his 1984 comedy classic Ghostbusters as a movie ...

  9. 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,...

  10. 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.

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