Dan Aykroyd
Acting
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. 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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Filmography of
Dan Aykroyd
Ray Stantz
... 2024
Self (archive footage)
... 2024
Len Carver
... 2023
Self (archive footage)
... 2022
Ray Stantz
... 2021
... 2021
Self (archive footage)
... 2020
... 2020
Self - Interviewee
... 2019
Narrator
... 2019
... 2019
... 2016
Self
... 2016
Cabbie
... 2016
Self
... 2016
Self
... 2015
Self
... 2015
1982 Championship MC
... 2015
Self / Super Bass-O-Matic 2150 Spokesperson / Elwood Blues
... 2015
Ben Bart
... 2014
Don
... 2014
Scarecrow (voice)
... 2014
Rick Phillips
... 2013
Seymour Heller
... 2013
Narrator
... 2013
... 2013
Self - Narrator (voice)
... 2013
Wade Motch
... 2012
Self
... 2012
Self / Various
... 2011
Yogi Bear (voice)
... 2010
Various (archive footage)
... 2010
Jimmy Carter
... 2010
Mr. Vice President
... 2008
Captain Phineas J. Tucker
... 2007
... 2006
Various Characters
... 2005
... 2005
Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
... 2005
himself
... 2005
Vic Frohmeyer
... 2004
... 2004
Dr. Cyrill Kipp
... 2004
Dr. Keats
... 2004
... 2003
Lord Monomark
... 2003
Self
... 2003
Julius Jenson
... 2003
... 2003
Max Beasley
... 2002
Pete Wagner
... 2002
Dr. Barry Davis
... 2001
Det. Insp. Jack Grillo
... 2001
Chris Magruder
... 2001
Governor Lewis
... 2001
Captain Thurman
... 2001
Barry Levine
... 2000
Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
... 2000
Dad
... 2000
Lance Agensky
... 1999
Himself
... 1999
Self
... 1999
... 1999
Captain Milligan
... 1999
Bob
... 1998
Chip (voice)
... 1998
... 1998
Elwood Blues
... 1998
Self
... 1998
Grocer
... 1997
Crawford Gordon Jr.
... 1997
Crawford Gordon
... 1997
President William Haney
... 1996
Det. Ben Costikyan
... 1996
Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
... 1996
Jimmy Flaherty
... 1996
Jack Lambert
... 1996
Colonel John T. Hall
... 1996
Quote Reader
... 1996
OPP Officer (uncredited)
... 1995
Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
... 1995
Ray Zalinsky
... 1995
Dexter (voice)
... 1995
Fred Lavery
... 1994
Elwood Blues / Himself
... 1994
Pa Tex
... 1994
Harry Sultenfuss
... 1994
Self
... 1994
Beldar Conehead
... 1993
Mack Sennett
... 1992
Mother
... 1992
Arnold Moss
... 1992
Captain Miligan
... 1992
Harry Sultenfuss
... 1991
Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
... 1991
... 1990
Johnny Lewis
... 1990
Vic's Buddy
... 1990
Self
... 1990
Ellis Fielding
... 1990
Boolie Werthan
... 1989
... 1989
Ray Stantz
... 1989
Steven Mills
... 1988
Capt. Tom Everett
... 1988
Roman Craig
... 1988
Roman (uncredited)
... 1988
John W. Burns, Jr.
... 1988
Sgt. Joe Friday
... 1987
Chial Dushane
... 1987
Austin Millbarge
... 1985
Various characters
... 1985
Herb
... 1985
... 1985
... 1985
Buck Heller
... 1984
Ray Stantz
... 1984
Art Weber
... 1984
Beldar (Voice)
... 1983
Passenger
... 1983
Louis Winthorpe III
... 1983
Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
... 1983
Beldar Conehead
... 1982
Himself
... 1982
Vic
... 1981
Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
... 1981
Elwood Blues
... 1980
Sgt. Frank Tree
... 1979
Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
... 1979
Elwood Blues
... 1978
Himself
... 1978
Brian Thigh
... 1978
... 1977
Cop #1
... 1976
... 1976
Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)
... 1974