Dan Aykroyd

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jul 01, 1952 (72 years old)

Dan Aykroyd

Known For

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2h 8m
Movie 2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
TV Show 2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
1h 55m
Movie 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

The Greatest Night in Pop
1h 37m
Movie 2024

The Greatest Night in Pop

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

A History of the World in Six Glasses
TV Show 2024

A History of the World in Six Glasses

Five very funny guys take a walk through history, talking about the drinks that shaped our world. Dan Aykroyd tends bar for his thirsty friends Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and George Wendt.

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
TV Show 2023

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

Zombie Town
1h 33m
Movie 2023

Zombie Town

Amy and Mike unearth a centuries-old curse when they decide to watch an exclusive film reel. The duo must track down an infamous filmmaker and navigate a town of hungry zombies to save the world.

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
3h 59m
Movie 2022

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2h 4m
Movie 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Who Saw the Men in Black
1h 14m
Movie 2021

Who Saw the Men in Black

Who are the Men in Black? Many have reported their own Men in Black experiences and eye witness accounts since the beginning of the UFO cover-up history. Walk through the true history of Men in Black events from the 1940s until now.

Biography

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.

Acting

2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
A History of the World in Six Glasses
2023
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
2023
Zombie Town
2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2021
Who Saw the Men in Black
2020
Belushi
2020
Hotel Paranormal
2020
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
2019
Fantastic Mr. Murray
2019
Defend, Conserve, Protect
2019
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
2016
Good Fortune
2016
Ghostheads
2015
Being Canadian
2015
I Am Chris Farley
2015
Dino Hunt Canada
2014
Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond
2014
Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
2014
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2013
Born In Chicago
2013
WWII: Saving the Reality
2012
The Campaign
2012
Sunset Strip
2010
Yogi Bear
2010
Presidential Reunion
2008
War, Inc.
2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
1997
Soul Man
1997
The Arrow
1996
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
Rainbow
1996
Celtic Pride
1996
Sgt. Bilko
1996
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
1995
Canadian Bacon
1995
Casper
1995
Tommy Boy
1995
Live from the House of Blues
1994
The Best of the Blues Brothers
1994
My Girl 2
1994
A Century of Cinema
1991
My Girl
1991
Nothing but Trouble
1990
Seriously... Phil Collins
1990
The Earth Day Special
1990
Life of Python
1989
Driving Miss Daisy
1989
Ghostbusters II
1988
My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988
Caddyshack II
1988
She's Having a Baby
1987
Citizen Steve
1985
Into the Night
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
B.B. King: Into the Night

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