Dan Aykroyd
AKA: Elwood
Birthday: 1952-07-01
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Filmography
Character: Boolie Werthan
Character: Captain Thurman
Character: Louis Winthorpe III
Character: Sgt. Joe Friday
Character: OPP Officer (uncredited)
Character: Captain Phineas J. Tucker
Character: Chris Magruder
Character: Harry Sultenfuss
Character: Sgt. Frank Tree
Character: Det. Insp. Jack Grillo
Character: Harry Sultenfuss
Character: Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
Character: Jimmy Flaherty
Character: Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
Character: John W. Burns, Jr.
Character: Ellis Fielding
Character: Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
Character: Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
Character: Austin Millbarge
Character: COL John T. Hall
Character: Mr. Vice President
Character: Det. Ben Costikyan
Character: Beldar Conehead
Character: Governor Lewis
Character: Roman (uncredited)
Character: Yogi Bear (voice)
Character: Crawford Gordon
Character: Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
Character: Capt. Tom Everett
Character: President William Haney
Character: Dr. Barry Davis
Character: Scarecrow (voice)
Character: Seymour Heller
Character: Self / Super Bass-O-Matic 2150 Spokesperson / Elwood Blues
Character: Dexter (voice)
Character: Beldar Conehead
Character: Various characters
Character: Dr. Cyrill Kipp
Character: Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Character: Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
Character: Various Characters (archive footage)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Character: 1982 Championship MC
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Character: Captain Miligan
Character: Elwood Blues / Himself
Character: Beldar (Voice)
Character: Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
Character: Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)
Character: Various (archive footage)
Character: Self - Interviewee
Character: Crawford Gordon Jr.
Character: Captain Milligan
Character: Self (archive footage)
Character: Self / Various
Job: Original Film Writer
Job: Original Film Writer