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Dan Aykroyd

b. 1952 · 81 titles in the catalogue

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.

Their work

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  1. The Simpsons1989as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
  2. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984as Art Weber
  3. Ghostbusters1984as Dr. Raymond Stantz · Screenplay
  4. Pixels2015as 1982 Championship MC
  5. 50 First Dates2004as Dr. Keats
  6. Pearl Harbor2001as Captain Thurman
  7. Ghostbusters2016as Cabbie · Characters · Executive Producer
  8. Ghostbusters: Afterlife2021as Ray Stantz · Executive Producer · Original Film Writer
  9. Family Guy1999as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
  10. Casper1995as Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
  11. Ghostbusters II1989as Dr. Raymond Stantz · Characters · Screenplay
  12. Antz1998as Chip (voice)
  13. The Blues Brothers1980as Elwood Blues · Writer
  14. Trading Places1983as Louis Winthorpe III
  15. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry2007as Captain Tucker
  16. Evolution2001as Governor Lewis
  17. My Girl1991as Harry Sultenfuss
  18. Julie & Julia2009as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  19. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire2024as Ray Stantz · Executive Producer · Original Film Writer
  20. The Campaign2012as Wade Motch
  21. Driving Miss Daisy1989as Boolie Werthan
  22. Christmas with the Kranks2004as Vic Frohmeyer
  23. The Nanny1993as Repairman (uncredited)
  24. Tammy2014as Don
  25. Chaplin1992as Mack Sennett
  26. Tommy Boy1995as Ray Zalinsky
  27. Sneakers1992as Mother
  28. Coneheads1993as Beldar · Screenplay
  29. Grosse Pointe Blank1997as Grocer
  30. Tales from the Crypt1989as Captain Milligan
  31. Yogi Bear2010as Yogi Bear (voice)
  32. The Curse of the Jade Scorpion2001as Chris Magruder
  33. Behind the Candelabra2013as Seymour Heller
  34. Twilight Zone: The Movie1983as Passenger
  35. Blues Brothers 20001998as Elwood Blues · Producer · Writer
  36. Home Improvement1991as Mike Weber
  37. Spies Like Us1985as Austin Millbarge · Screenplay
  38. 19411979as Sgt. Frank Tree
  39. Crossroads2002as Pete Wagner
  40. The Great Outdoors1988as Roman Craig
  41. My Stepmother Is an Alien1988as Steven Mills
  42. Get On Up2014as Ben Bart
  43. Dragnet1987as Sgt. Joe Friday · Screenplay
  44. My Girl 21994as Harry Sultenfuss
  45. Saturday Night Live1975as Self - Various Characters · Writer
  46. Loser2000as Dad
  47. Nothing but Trouble1991as Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo · Director · Screenplay
  48. Sgt. Bilko1996as Colonel Hall
  49. According to Jim2001as Danny Michalski
  50. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014as Self
  51. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return2014as Scarecrow (voice)
  52. Into the Night1985as Herb
  53. The Greatest Night in Pop2024as Self (archive footage)
  54. War, Inc.2008as Mr. Vice President
  55. The Real Ghostbusters1986Creator
  56. North1994as Pa Tex
  57. Canadian Bacon1995as OPP Officer (uncredited)
  58. She's Having a Baby1988as Roman (uncredited)
  59. Caddyshack II1988as Captain Tom Everett
  60. Shortcut to Happiness2007as Julius Jensen
  61. My Fellow Americans1996as President William Haney
  62. Feeling Minnesota1996as Det. Ben Costikyan
  63. Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993as Self - Guest
  64. Neighbors1981as Vic
  65. Celtic Pride1996as Jimmy Flaherty
  66. The Movies That Made Us2019as Ray Stantz (archive footage)
  67. Late Night with Seth Meyers2014as Self - Guest
  68. Workin' Moms2017as Kate's Dad (voice)
  69. The Conners2018as Buddy
  70. Loose Cannons1990as Ellis Fielding
  71. The Couch Trip1988as John W. Burns, Jr.
  72. John Candy: I Like Me2025as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
  73. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978as Brian Thigh
  74. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992guest actor
  75. Exit to Eden1994as Fred Lavery
  76. I Am Chris Farley2015as Self
  77. Bright Young Things2003as Lord Monomark
  78. Jim Henson Idea Man2024as Self (archive footage)
  79. Marty, Life Is Short2026as Self (archive footage)
  80. Presidential Reunion2010as Jimmy Carter
  81. Two-Fisted Tales1992as Captain Miligan