Dan Aykroyd

Also known as Daniel Edward Aykroyd, Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM

Canadian-American actor (born 1952)

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Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian-American actor born in 1952 who has had a prominent career in film and television. He is notable for his work in comedy and entertainment, making him a significant figure in popular culture.

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Film & TV

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Daniel Edward Aykroyd (born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. 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. Aykroyd's most famous roles are as Elwood J. Blues in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Blues Brothers 2000…

Known for

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... — Self2026
Marty, Life Is Short — Self (archive footage)2026
The Tom Green Farm — Self2026
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music — Self (archive footage)2025
John Candy: I Like Me — Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City2025
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not — Self2025
On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers — Self2025
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire — Ray Stantz2024
The Greatest Night in Pop — Self (archive footage)2024
Jim Henson Idea Man — Self (archive footage)2024

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Instance of: human
Given name: Daniel
Gender: male
Citizenship: Canada
Place of birth: Ottawa
Spouse: Donna Dixon
Occupation: film director
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: spiritualism
Notable work: Antz
Student of: Del Close
Instrument: voice
Official website: www.thebluesmobile.com
Image: Dan Aykroyd cropped.jpg
Number of children: 3

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nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay
Commons category: Dan Aykroyd
medical condition: Tourette syndrome
date of birth: 1952-07-01
influenced by: Tom Davis
topic's main category: Category:Dan Aykroyd
start of work period: 1971-00-00
time period: 20th century
handedness: left-handedness
social media followers: 366157
member of: Writers Guild of America West
birth name: Daniel Edward Aykroyd
notable role: Yogi Bear
number of viewers/listeners: 2439848

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Encyclopedic overview

Daniel Edward Aykroyd (/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. During his tenure on SNL, he appeared in a recurring series of sketches, including the Coneheads and the Blues Brothers. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. Since his departure, he has returned for guest roles.

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