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Arguably the most formidable talent to emerge from the original ensemble of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ), Canadian Dan Aykroyd enjoyed sustained success as a writer, actor and director, decades after his crucial role establishing the groundbreaking late night comedy show. He was beloved for his classic characterizations of white toast-eating Elwood Blues in “The Blues Brothers” (1980), humbled stock trader Louis Winthorpe III in “Trading Places” (1983), and enthusiastic parapsychologist Ray Stantz in “Ghostbusters” (1984), as well as remaining a fixture in American cinema – sometimes taking heat for a misstep in judgment (“Exit to Eden,” 1994); other times surprising by taking home an Academy Award nomination (“Driving Miss Daisy,” 1989)....

Filmography

Resurrecting Jenny - ( / / Announced / )
Intern Academy - ( Dr. Cyrill Kipp / 2004 / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
Hitting the Wall - ( Floont Artney / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
War, Inc. - ( Mr. Vice President / 2008 / Released / )
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry - ( Captain P. Tucker / 2007 / Released / )
Shortcut to Happiness - ( Julius Jenson / 2007 / Released / )
Dan Aykroyd: Unplugged on UFOs - ( - Cast / 2006 / Released / )
50 First Dates - ( Dr Keats / 2004 / Released / )
Bright Young Things - ( Lord Monomark / 2004 / Released / )
Christmas with the Kranks - ( Vic Frohmeyer / 2004 / Released / )
Crossroads - ( Pete / 2002 / Released / GMM Pictures )
Evolution - ( Governor Lewis / 2001 / Released / )
On the Nose - ( Medical College Dean / 2001 / Released / )
Pearl Harbor - ( Captain Thurman / 2001 / Released / )
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion - ( Chris Magruder / 2001 / Released / Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide )
Diamonds - ( Lance Agensky / 2000 / Released / )
Loser - ( Dad / 2000 / Released / )
Stardom - ( Barry Levine / 2000 / Released / )
The House of Mirth - ( Gus Trenor / 2000 / Released / Progress Films )
Antz - ( of Chip / 1998 / Released / )
Blues Brothers 2000 - ( Producer / 1998 / Released / )
Blues Brothers 2000 - ( Screenplay / 1998 / Released / )
Blues Brothers 2000 - ( Elwood Blues / 1998 / Released / )
Blues Brothers 2000 - ( Song Performer / 1998 / Released / )
Blues Brothers 2000 - ( From Story(- from screenplay) / 1998 / Released / )
Grosse Pointe Blank - ( Grocer / 1997 / Released / )
Rainbow - ( Sheriff Wyatt Hampton / 1997 / Released / Allegro Film )
Celtic Pride - ( Jimmy Flaherty / 1996 / Released / )
Feeling Minnesota - ( Ben Costikyan / 1996 / Released / Panasia )
Getting Away With Murder - ( Jack Lambert / 1996 / Released / )
My Fellow Americans - ( William Haney / 1996 / Released / )
Sgt. Bilko - ( Colonel Hall / 1996 / Released / )
Canadian Bacon - ( / 1995 / Released / Independent Productions )
Tommy Boy - ( Zalinksy / 1995 / Released / )
Exit to Eden - ( Fred / 1994 / Released / )
My Girl 2 - ( Harry Sultenfuss / 1994 / Released / )
North - ( Pa Tex / 1994 / Released / )
Coneheads - ( Screenplay / 1993 / Released / )
Coneheads - ( Beldar Conehead / 1993 / Released / )
Chaplin - ( Mack Sennett / 1992 / Released / )
Sneakers - ( Mother / 1992 / Released / )
This Is My Life - ( Arnold Moss / 1992 / Released / )
My Girl - ( Harry Sultenfuss / 1991 / Released / )
Nothing But Trouble - ( Director / 1991 / Released / )
Nothing But Trouble - ( Screenplay / 1991 / Released / )
Nothing But Trouble - ( J P / 1991 / Released / )
Nothing But Trouble - ( Bobo / 1991 / Released / )
Loose Cannons - ( Ellis / 1990 / Released / Fox Films, Ltd. )
Loose Cannons - ( Song Performer / 1990 / Released / Fox Films, Ltd. )
Masters of Menace - ( / 1990 / Released / )
Driving Miss Daisy - ( Boolie Werthan / 1989 / Released / Concorde Filmverleih GMBH )
Ghostbusters II - ( Screenplay / 1989 / Released / )
Ghostbusters II - ( Dr Raymond Stantz / 1989 / Released / )
Ghostbusters II - ( Characters as Source Material / 1989 / Released / )
Caddyshack II - ( Capt. Tom Everett / 1988 / Released / )
My Stepmother Is An Alien - ( Dr Steve Mills / 1988 / Released / )
The Couch Trip - ( John Burns / 1988 / Released / )
The Great Outdoors - ( Roman / 1988 / Released / )
Dragnet - ( Screenplay / 1987 / Released / )
Dragnet - ( Joe Friday / 1987 / Released / )
Dragnet - ( Song / 1987 / Released / )
Dragnet - ( Song Performer / 1987 / Released / )
One More Saturday Night - ( Executive Producer / 1986 / Released / )
Into the Night - ( Herb / 1985 / Released / )
Spies Like Us - ( Screenplay / 1985 / Released / )
Spies Like Us - ( Austin Millbarge / 1985 / Released / )
Spies Like Us - ( From Story / 1985 / Released / )
Ghostbusters - ( Screenplay / 1984 / Released / )
Ghostbusters - ( Dr Raymond Stantz / 1984 / Released / )
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - ( Weber / 1984 / Released / )
Trading Places - ( Louis Winthorpe III / 1983 / Released / )
Twilight Zone - the Movie - ( Passenger / 1983 / Released / )
Twilight Zone - the Movie - ( Ambulance Driver / 1983 / Released / )
Doctor Detroit - ( Clifford Skridlow / 1982 / Released / )
It Came From Hollywood - ( / 1982 / Released / Paramount Pictures )
Nothing Lasts Forever - ( Buck Heller / 1982 / Released / United Artists Classics )
Neighbors - ( Vic / 1981 / Released / )
The Blues Brothers - ( Screenplay / 1980 / Released / )
The Blues Brothers - ( Elwood Blues / 1980 / Released / )
1941 - ( Sergeant Tree / 1979 / Released / )
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video - ( / 1979 / Released / )
Love at First Sight - ( Roy / 1977 / Released / Astral Films Ltd )
TV Credits
Living with Fran ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
Unseen Untold: The Blues Brothers ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
Unconditional Love (New Line) ( 2003 / Released ): Actor
According to Jim ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The Best Man ( 2004 )
TV Episode Danny Michowski

TV Episode Danny Michowski

Old Friends ( 2002 )
TV Episode Danny Michowski

Earth Vs. the Spider ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
John Candy: The E! True Hollywood Story ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The Concert For New York City ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The True Story of Rasputin ( 2001 / Released ): Narrator
Intimate Portrait: Fran Drescher ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Susan's Plan ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
The 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Extreme Ghostbusters ( 1997 / Released ): Characters as Source Material
Comic Relief American Comedy Festival ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
James Brown: The Godfather of Soul ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Sex and the Silver Screen ( 1996 / Released ): Narrator
The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Hollywood Stars: A Century of Cinema ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
John Candy: A Tribute ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Live From the House of Blues ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
John Belushi: Funny You Should Ask ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
The American Music Awards ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
The Best of the Blues Brothers ( 1993 / Released ): Writer / Actor
AFI Salute to Sidney Poitier ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Saturday Night Live's Presidential Bash ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Yellow ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Life of Python ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Seriously... Phil Collins ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
The 62nd Annual Academy Awards Presentation ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (06/04/90) ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Time Warner Presents the Earth Day Special ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Premiere: Inside the Summer Blockbusters ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Saturday Night Live 15th Anniversary ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The Halloween Door ( 1989 / Released ): Characters as Source Material
Coca-Cola Presents Live: The Hard Rock ( 1988 / Released ): Writer / Actor
M & W Men and Women ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
The Coneheads ( 1983 / Released ): Voice
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
Things We Did Last Summer ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
The Beach Boys Special ( 1976 / Released ): Actor / Writer
Saturday Night Live ( 1975 / Released ): Actor / Writer
Everything Goes ( Released ): Writer
Home Improvement ( Released ): Actor
Just the Facts ( Released ): Actor
Soul Man ( Released ): Executive Producer / Actor
The Nanny ( Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

Arguably the most formidable talent to emerge from the original ensemble of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ), Canadian Dan Aykroyd enjoyed sustained success as a writer, actor and director, decades after his crucial role establishing the groundbreaking late night comedy show. He was beloved for his classic characterizations of white toast-eating Elwood Blues in “The Blues Brothers” (1980), humbled stock trader Louis Winthorpe III in “Trading Places” (1983), and enthusiastic parapsychologist Ray Stantz in “Ghostbusters” (1984), as well as remaining a fixture in American cinema – sometimes taking heat for a misstep in judgment (“Exit to Eden,” 1994); other times surprising by taking home an Academy Award nomination (“Driving Miss Daisy,” 1989). The tireless actor, writer, and musician also evolved into a successful businessman, known the world round for his partnership in the “House of Blues” chain of nightclubs and the founding of his own Canadian winery. But it was his eccentric run on “S.N.L.” during its golden first years – as well as his formidable onscreen partnership with real-life best friend, John Belushi – that would remain perhaps his greatest comedic legacy.

Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on July 1, 1952 and grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario that had been occupied by his family for six generations. His father was Canada’s Assistant Dep