Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Born: July 1, 1952 (74 years)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

Movies Directed (2)
Movies as Actor (157)
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

as Self

Sep 18, 2026

Marty, Life Is Short

Marty, Life Is Short

as Self (archive footage)

May 11, 2026

On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers

On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers

as Self

Dec 9, 2025

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

as Self

Dec 4, 2025

John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City

Sep 4, 2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

as Self (archive footage)

Jan 27, 2025

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

as Self (archive footage)

May 18, 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

as Ray Stantz

Mar 20, 2024

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

as Self (archive footage)

Jan 19, 2024

Zombie Town

Zombie Town

as Len Carver

Sep 1, 2023

Our Soho

Our Soho

as self

Jul 7, 2023

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self (archive footage)

Nov 19, 2022

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

as Ray Stantz

Nov 18, 2021

Who Saw the Men in Black

Who Saw the Men in Black

as self

Nov 9, 2021

The Go-Go's

The Go-Go's

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Mar 8, 2021

Belushi

Belushi

as Self (archive footage)

May 16, 2020

Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters

Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters

as Self

Jan 7, 2020

Fantastic Mr. Murray

Fantastic Mr. Murray

as Self - Interviewee

Oct 20, 2019

Defend, Conserve, Protect

Defend, Conserve, Protect

as Narrator

Jul 25, 2019

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

as Self

May 27, 2019

Good Fortune

Good Fortune

as Self

Sep 22, 2016

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

as Cabbie

Jul 14, 2016

Ghostheads

Ghostheads

as Self

Apr 23, 2016

Being Canadian

Being Canadian

as Self

Sep 18, 2015

I Am Chris Farley

I Am Chris Farley

as Self

Jul 27, 2015

Pixels

Pixels

as 1982 Championship MC

Jul 16, 2015

Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective

Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective

Sep 16, 2014

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond

Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond

Sep 16, 2014

Get On Up

Get On Up

as Ben Bart

Aug 1, 2014

Tammy

Tammy

as Don

Jul 2, 2014

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

as Scarecrow (voice)

May 8, 2014

Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving

Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving

as Rick Phillips

Nov 27, 2013

Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

as Seymour Heller

May 26, 2013

Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

as Narrator

Mar 13, 2013

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

as Self

Jan 15, 2013

WWII: Saving the Reality

WWII: Saving the Reality

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Jan 7, 2013

The Campaign

The Campaign

as Wade Motch

Aug 9, 2012

Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip

as Self

Mar 16, 2012

Yogi Bear

Yogi Bear

as Yogi Bear (voice)

Dec 17, 2010

The Women of SNL

The Women of SNL

as Various (archive footage)

Nov 1, 2010

Presidential Reunion

Presidential Reunion

as Jimmy Carter

Mar 2, 2010

Julie & Julia

Julie & Julia

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Aug 6, 2009

War, Inc.

War, Inc.

as Mr. Vice President

Apr 28, 2008

Shortcut to Happiness

Shortcut to Happiness

as Julius Jensen

Jul 13, 2007

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

as Captain Tucker

Jul 12, 2007

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation

as Self

May 6, 2007

Working with a Master: John Landis

Working with a Master: John Landis

as Self

Jun 27, 2006

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

as Various Characters (archive footage)

Sep 6, 2005

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

as Self

Aug 30, 2005

Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

as Self

Aug 23, 2005

Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi

Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi

as Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)

Aug 6, 2005

Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs

Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs

as Self

Jul 15, 2005

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

as Self

Jun 7, 2005

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

as Self

Feb 20, 2005

Christmas with the Kranks

Christmas with the Kranks

as Vic Frohmeyer

Nov 24, 2004

Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin

Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin

as Narrator

Aug 20, 2004

White Coats

White Coats

as Dr. Cyrill Kipp

May 16, 2004

50 First Dates

50 First Dates

as Dr. Keats

Feb 13, 2004

James Brown: Soul Survivor

James Brown: Soul Survivor

Oct 29, 2003

Bright Young Things

Bright Young Things

as Lord Monomark

Oct 3, 2003

Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5

Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5

as Self

Aug 12, 2003

Toronto Rocks

Toronto Rocks

as Self

Jul 29, 2003

The Making of ‘Sneakers’

The Making of ‘Sneakers’

as Self

Jun 3, 2003

Unconditional Love

Unconditional Love

as Max Beasley

Aug 23, 2002

Crossroads

Crossroads

as Pete Wagner

Feb 15, 2002

On the Nose

On the Nose

as Dr. Barry Davis

Oct 23, 2001

Earth vs. the Spider

Earth vs. the Spider

as Det. Insp. Jack Grillo

Oct 7, 2001

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

as Chris Magruder

Aug 24, 2001

Evolution

Evolution

as Governor Lewis

Jun 8, 2001

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

as Captain Thurman

May 21, 2001

The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth

as Augustus 'Gus' Trenor

Oct 13, 2000

Stardom

Stardom

as Barry Levine

Oct 13, 2000

Loser

Loser

as Dad

Jul 21, 2000

Diamonds

Diamonds

as Lance Agensky

Dec 10, 1999

Saturday Night Live: Christmas

Saturday Night Live: Christmas

as Self

Dec 1, 1999

Ghostbusters 1999

Ghostbusters 1999

as Self

Oct 29, 1999

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey

Oct 13, 1999

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

as Self

Sep 25, 1999

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection

as Captain Milligan

Sep 7, 1999

Susan's Plan

Susan's Plan

as Bob

Oct 29, 1998

Antz

Antz

as Chip (voice)

Oct 2, 1998

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

as Self

Sep 8, 1998

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

as Elwood Blues

Feb 6, 1998

Roswell Top Secret

Roswell Top Secret

as Self

Jan 1, 1998

Grosse Pointe Blank

Grosse Pointe Blank

as Grocer

Apr 11, 1997

The Arrow

The Arrow

as Crawford Gordon Jr.

Jan 12, 1997

Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow

Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow

as Crawford Gordon

Jan 1, 1997

My Fellow Americans

My Fellow Americans

as President William Haney

Dec 20, 1996

Feeling Minnesota

Feeling Minnesota

as Det. Ben Costikyan

Sep 13, 1996

Rainbow

Rainbow

as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton

Jul 26, 1996

Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

as Jimmy Flaherty

Apr 19, 1996

Getting Away with Murder

Getting Away with Murder

as Jack Lambert

Apr 12, 1996

Sgt. Bilko

Sgt. Bilko

as Colonel Hall

Mar 29, 1996

Canadian Bacon

Canadian Bacon

as OPP Officer (uncredited)

Jun 8, 1995

Casper

Casper

as Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)

May 26, 1995

Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy

as Ray Zalinsky

Mar 31, 1995

The Random Factor

The Random Factor

as Dexter (voice)

Mar 3, 1995

Exit to Eden

Exit to Eden

as Fred Lavery

Oct 14, 1994

North

North

as Pa Tex

Jul 22, 1994

100 Years at the Movies

100 Years at the Movies

as Self (archive footage)

Apr 14, 1994

My Girl 2

My Girl 2

as Harry Sultenfuss

Feb 11, 1994

A Century of Cinema

A Century of Cinema

as Self

Jan 1, 1994

The Best of the Blues Brothers

The Best of the Blues Brothers

as Elwood Blues / Self

Jul 26, 1993

Coneheads

Coneheads

as Beldar

Jul 23, 1993

Chaplin

Chaplin

as Mack Sennett

Dec 17, 1992

Sneakers

Sneakers

as Mother

Sep 9, 1992

This Is My Life

This Is My Life

as Arnold Moss

Feb 21, 1992

Two-Fisted Tales

Two-Fisted Tales

as Captain Miligan

Jan 18, 1992

My Girl

My Girl

as Harry Sultenfuss

Nov 27, 1991

Nothing But Trouble

Nothing But Trouble

as Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo

Feb 15, 1991

Seriously... Phil Collins

Seriously... Phil Collins

as Self

Sep 8, 1990

Masters of Menace

Masters of Menace

as Johnny Lewis

Sep 6, 1990

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

as Vic's Buddy

Apr 22, 1990

Life of Python

Life of Python

as Self

Mar 16, 1990

Loose Cannons

Loose Cannons

as Ellis Fielding

Feb 9, 1990

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

as Boolie Werthan

Dec 13, 1989

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

as Self

Sep 24, 1989

Ghostbusters II

Ghostbusters II

as Ray Stantz

Jun 16, 1989

Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary

Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary

as Self

Jun 15, 1989

My Stepmother Is an Alien

My Stepmother Is an Alien

as Steven Mills

Dec 9, 1988

Caddyshack II

Caddyshack II

as Captain Tom Everett

Jul 22, 1988

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

as Roman Craig

Jun 17, 1988

She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

as Roman (uncredited)

Feb 5, 1988

The Couch Trip

The Couch Trip

as John W. Burns, Jr.

Jan 15, 1988

Dragnet

Dragnet

as Sgt. Joe Friday

Jun 26, 1987

Citizen Steve

Citizen Steve

as Chial Dushane

Jan 1, 1987

Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

as Austin Millbarge

Dec 6, 1985

The Best of John Belushi

The Best of John Belushi

as Various Characters

Aug 3, 1985

Into the Night

Into the Night

as Herb

Feb 22, 1985

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

as Self

Jan 28, 1985

B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

as Self

Jan 1, 1985

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters

Dec 4, 1984

Nothing Lasts Forever

Nothing Lasts Forever

as Buck Heller

Sep 6, 1984

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

as Ray Stantz

Jun 8, 1984

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

as Art Weber

May 23, 1984

The Coneheads

The Coneheads

as Beldar (voice)

Jun 28, 1983

Twilight Zone: The Movie

Twilight Zone: The Movie

as Passenger

Jun 24, 1983

Trading Places

Trading Places

as Louis Winthorpe III

Jun 7, 1983

Doctor Detroit

Doctor Detroit

as Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit

May 6, 1983

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

as Beldar Conehead

Dec 24, 1982

It Came from Hollywood

It Came from Hollywood

as Self

Oct 29, 1982

Neighbors

Neighbors

as Vic

Dec 18, 1981

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

as Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves

Nov 25, 1981

The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

as Elwood Blues

Jun 16, 1980

1941

1941

as Sgt. Frank Tree

Dec 14, 1979

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

as Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self

Sep 20, 1979

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

as Elwood Blues

Dec 31, 1978

Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

as Self

Dec 31, 1978

The Things We Did Last Summer

The Things We Did Last Summer

as Self

Oct 28, 1978

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

as Brian Thigh

Mar 22, 1978

Love at First Sight

Love at First Sight

as Roy

Jun 17, 1977

The Beach Boys: It's OK

The Beach Boys: It's OK

as Cop #1

Aug 5, 1976

The Beach Boys: It's OK

The Beach Boys: It's OK

as Cop #1

Aug 5, 1976

The Gift of Winter

The Gift of Winter

as Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)

Jan 1, 1974

That's Amore!

That's Amore!

Keeper of the Cup

Keeper of the Cup

as The Keeper

Getting Lost

Getting Lost

as (voice)

TV Shows as Actor (40)
The Tom Green Farm

The Tom Green Farm

as Self

May 29, 2026

A History of the World in Six Glasses

A History of the World in Six Glasses

as Self

Jan 8, 2024

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

as Self - Host

Dec 1, 2023

Hotel Paranormal

Hotel Paranormal

May 15, 2020

Reunited Apart

Reunited Apart

as Self

Apr 27, 2020

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

as Ray Stantz (archive footage)

Nov 29, 2019

Biography: Comedy Icons

Biography: Comedy Icons

as Self

May 27, 2019

The Conners

The Conners

as Buddy

Oct 16, 2018

Workin' Moms

Workin' Moms

as Kate's Dad, Kate's Dad (voice)

Jan 10, 2017

Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage

as Self

Oct 7, 2015

The Seventies

The Seventies

as Self (archive footage)

Jun 11, 2015

Dino Hunt Canada

Dino Hunt Canada

as Narrator

Jan 30, 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self - Guest

Feb 25, 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Feb 17, 2014

Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

as Self

Jan 26, 2012

The Fran Drescher Show

The Fran Drescher Show

Nov 26, 2010

The Defenders

The Defenders

as Judge Max Hunter

Sep 22, 2010

Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy

as Self

Aug 25, 2006

Living with Fran

Living with Fran

Apr 8, 2005

According to Jim

According to Jim

as Danny Michalski

Oct 3, 2001

Family Guy

Family Guy

as Dan Aykroyd (voice)

Jan 31, 1999

Mark Twain Prize

Mark Twain Prize

as Self

Jan 20, 1999

Soul Man

Soul Man

as Rev. Mike Weber

Apr 15, 1997

The Arrow

The Arrow

as Crawford Gordon

Jan 12, 1997

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

as Self - Host

Sep 28, 1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self

Jun 10, 1996

Live from the House of Blues

Live from the House of Blues

Jan 28, 1995

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

as Self

Nov 14, 1993

The Nanny

The Nanny

as Repairman (uncredited)

Nov 3, 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Sep 13, 1993

Terry Wogan's Friday Night

Terry Wogan's Friday Night

as Self

Oct 9, 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

May 25, 1992

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

as Mike Weber

Sep 17, 1991

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)

Dec 17, 1989

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

as Captain Milligan

Jun 10, 1989

American Masters

American Masters

as Julia Child (archive footage)

Jun 23, 1986

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self - Host

Sep 14, 1984

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Various Characters, Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host, Self / Various (archive footage), Sen. Bob Dole (uncredited), Yortuk Festrunk (uncredited), Self - Various Characters (uncredited)

Oct 11, 1975

Dinah!

Dinah!

as Self

Oct 21, 1974

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Jan 20, 1944