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.
Soul Man
as Rev. Mike Weber
Episodes: 25
First Aired: Apr 15, 1997
According to Jim
as Danny Michalski
Episodes: 5
First Aired: Oct 03, 2001
Dino Hunt Canada
as Narrator
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Jan 30, 2015
The Arrow
as Crawford Gordon
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 12, 1997
The Defenders
as Judge Max Hunter
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 22, 2010
Family Guy
as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 31, 1999
Home Improvement
as Mike Weber
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 17, 1991
The Nanny
as Repair Man (uncredited)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 03, 1993
Tales from the Crypt
as Captain Milligan
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 10, 1989
The Simpsons
as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 17, 1989
The Movies That Made Us
as Ray Stantz (archive footage)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 29, 2019
The Conners
as Buddy
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 16, 2018
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Episodes: 88
First Aired: Sep 28, 1996
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters
Episodes: 86
First Aired: Oct 11, 1975
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
as Self - Host
Episodes: 21
First Aired: Dec 01, 2023
Hotel Paranormal
Episodes: 20
First Aired: May 15, 2020
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Oct 11, 1975
A History of the World in Six Glasses
as Self
Episodes: 6
First Aired: Jan 08, 2024
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 13, 1993
Saturday Night Live
as Self
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Oct 11, 1975
Second City: First Family of Comedy
as Self
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Aug 25, 2006
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Feb 25, 2014
Living with Fran
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 08, 2005
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 25, 1992
Intimate Portrait
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 14, 1993
Live from the House of Blues
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 28, 1995
Mark Twain Prize
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 20, 1999
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 11, 1975
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Host
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 14, 1984
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 09, 1992
Biography: Comedy Icons
as Himself
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 27, 2019
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 10, 1996
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 17, 2014
The Fran Drescher Show
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 26, 2010
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 07, 2015
Inside Comedy
as Himself
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 26, 2012
Reunited Apart
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 27, 2020
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