Dan Aykroyd
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting195
movieMarty, Life Is Short
2026
Self (archive footage)
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025
Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
movieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
Self (archive footage)
movieJim Henson Idea Man
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
Ray Stantz
movieThe Greatest Night in Pop
2024
Self (archive footage)
tvThe UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
2023
Self - Host
movieZombie Town
2023
Len Carver
movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieGhostbusters: Afterlife
2021
Ray Stantz
movieThe Go-Go's
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieBelushi
2020
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Movies That Made Us
2019
Ray Stantz (archive footage)
movieFantastic Mr. Murray
2019
Self - Interviewee
tvThe Conners
2018
Buddy
tvWorkin' Moms
2017
Kate's Dad / Kate's Dad (voice)
movieGhostbusters
2016
Cabbie
moviePixels
2015
1982 Championship MC
tvThe Seventies
2015
Self (archive footage)
tvDino Hunt Canada
2015
Narrator
movieGet On Up
2014
Ben Bart
movieLegends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2014
Scarecrow (voice)
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
movieSaturday Night Live: Thanksgiving
2013
Rick Phillips
movieBehind the Candelabra
2013
Seymour Heller
movieBorn In Chicago
2013
Narrator
movieWWII: Saving the Reality
2013
Self - Narrator (voice)
movieThe Campaign
2012
Wade Motch
movieYogi Bear
2010
Yogi Bear (voice)
movieThe Women of SNL
2010
Various (archive footage)
tvThe Defenders
2010
Judge Max Hunter
moviePresidential Reunion
2010
Jimmy Carter
movieJulie & Julia
2009
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieWar, Inc.
2008
Mr. Vice President
movieShortcut to Happiness
2007
Julius Jensen
movieI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
Captain Tucker
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
2005
Various Characters (archive footage)
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi
2005
Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieChristmas with the Kranks
2004
Vic Frohmeyer
movieWhite Coats
2004
Dr. Cyrill Kipp
movie50 First Dates
2004
Dr. Keats
movieBright Young Things
2003
Lord Monomark
movieUnconditional Love
2002
Max Beasley
movieCrossroads
2002
Pete Wagner
movieOn the Nose
2001
Dr. Barry Davis
movieEarth vs. the Spider
2001
Det. Insp. Jack Grillo
tvAccording to Jim
2001
Danny Michalski
movieThe Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001
Chris Magruder
movieEvolution
2001
Governor Lewis
moviePearl Harbor
2001
Captain Thurman
movieThe House of Mirth
2000
Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
movieStardom
2000
Barry Levine
movieDiamonds
1999
Lance Agensky
movieTales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
1999
Captain Milligan
tvFamily Guy
1999
Dan Aykroyd (voice)
movieAntz
1998
Chip (voice)
movieBlues Brothers 2000
1998
Elwood Blues
tvSoul Man
1997
Rev. Mike Weber
movieThe Arrow
1997
Crawford Gordon Jr.
tvThe Arrow
1997
Crawford Gordon
movieHeritage Minutes: Avro Arrow
1997
Crawford Gordon
movieMy Fellow Americans
1996
President William Haney
movieFeeling Minnesota
1996
Det. Ben Costikyan
movieRainbow
1996
Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
movieCeltic Pride
1996
Jimmy Flaherty
movieGetting Away with Murder
1996
Jack Lambert
movieSgt. Bilko
1996
Colonel Hall
movieCanadian Bacon
1995
OPP Officer (uncredited)
movieCasper
1995
Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
movieTommy Boy
1995
Ray Zalinsky
The Random Factor
1995
Dexter (voice)
movieExit to Eden
1994
Fred Lavery
movieNorth
1994
Pa Tex
movieMy Girl 2
1994
Harry Sultenfuss
tvThe Nanny
1993
Repairman (uncredited)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
movieThe Best of the Blues Brothers
1993
Elwood Blues / Self
movieConeheads
1993
Beldar
movieChaplin
1992
Mack Sennett
movieSneakers
1992
Mother
movieThis Is My Life
1992
Arnold Moss
movieTwo-Fisted Tales
1992
Captain Miligan
movieMy Girl
1991
Harry Sultenfuss
tvHome Improvement
1991
Mike Weber
movieNothing but Trouble
1991
Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
movieMasters of Menace
1990
Johnny Lewis
movieThe Earth Day Special
1990
Vic's Buddy
movieLoose Cannons
1990
Ellis Fielding
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
movieDriving Miss Daisy
1989
Boolie Werthan
movieGhostbusters II
1989
Ray Stantz
tvTales from the Crypt
1989
Captain Milligan
movieMy Stepmother Is an Alien
1988
Steven Mills
movieCaddyshack II
1988
Captain Tom Everett
movieThe Great Outdoors
1988
Roman Craig
movieShe's Having a Baby
1988
Roman (uncredited)
movieThe Couch Trip
1988
John W. Burns, Jr.
movieDragnet
1987
Sgt. Joe Friday
movieCitizen Steve
1987
Chial Dushane
tvAmerican Masters
1986
Julia Child (archive footage)
movieSpies Like Us
1985
Austin Millbarge
movieThe Best of John Belushi
1985
Various Characters
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984
Self - Host
movieNothing Lasts Forever
1984
Buck Heller
movieGhostbusters
1984
Ray Stantz
movieThe Coneheads
1983
Beldar (voice)
movieTwilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Passenger
movieTrading Places
1983
Louis Winthorpe III
movieDoctor Detroit
1983
Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
movieE.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
1982
Beldar Conehead
movieSteve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
movieThe Blues Brothers
1980
Elwood Blues
movie1941
1979
Sgt. Frank Tree
movieMr. Mike's Mondo Video
1979
Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
movieThe Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
1978
Elwood Blues
movieThe Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978
Brian Thigh
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Various Characters / Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Self - Host / Self / Various (archive footage) / Sen. Bob Dole (uncredited) / Yortuk Festrunk (uncredited) / Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieThe Gift of Winter
1974
Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Presenter
movieKeeper of the Cup
The Keeper
movieGetting Lost
(voice)
Writing16
movieGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
Original Film Writer
movieGhostbusters: Afterlife
2021
Original Film Writer
movieGhostbusters
2016
Characters
movieConeheads
1993
Screenplay
movieNothing but Trouble
1991
Screenplay
movieGhostbusters II
1989
Screenplay, Characters
movieDragnet
1987
Screenplay
movieSpies Like Us
1985
Screenplay
movieGhostbusters
1984
Screenplay
Production10
movieGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
Executive Producer
tvThe UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
2023
Executive Producer
movieGhostbusters: Afterlife
2021
Executive Producer
movieGhostbusters
2016
Executive Producer
movieBorn In Chicago
2013
Executive Producer
movieBlues Brothers 2000
1998
Producer
tvSoul Man
1997
Executive Producer
movieOne More Saturday Night
1986
Executive Producer
Belushi
Executive Producer
tvGhostbusters: Night Shift
Executive Producer
Directing2
movieNothing but Trouble
1991
Director
movieCitizen Steve
1987
Director
Creator1
tvThe Real Ghostbusters
1986
Creator