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In 1977, he received an Emmy Award for writing on SNL; he later received two more nominations for writing and one for acting. In Rolling Stone ' s February 2015 appraisal of all 141 SNL cast members to date, Aykroyd was ranked fifth (behind Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, and Mike Myers ).
Dan Aykroyd. Writer: Ghostbusters. Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Lorraine Hélène (Gougeon), a secretary from a French-Canadian family, and Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer who advised prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
Dan Aykroyd. Writer: Ghostbusters. Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Lorraine Hélène (Gougeon), a secretary from a French-Canadian family, and Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer who advised prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
Mar 22, 2024 · In his long and storied career, Dan Aykroyd, 71, has been a Conehead, a Blues Brother, and, of course, a Ghostbuster—not to mention an Oscar-nominated actor, comedian, screenwriter, director,...
Jun 10, 2021 · From his interest in the paranormal to his discussions about mental health to his anti-racism advocacy, the untold truth of Dan Aykroyd is as intriguing as his filmography.
Mar 6, 2011 · Dan Aykroyd is a comedian, writer and actor best known for his four seasons on Saturday Night Live ( SNL) and for such hit comedies as The Blues Brothers (1980) and Ghostbusters (1984), both of which he cowrote.
A burnt-out shrink needs a temp. A charming escaped convict takes over his practice and radio show. Director Michael Ritchie Stars Dan Aykroyd Walter Matthau Charles Grodin
Mar 16, 2023 · Partnering with comedic force of nature and fellow SNL castmate, John Belushi, Aykroyd embarked on a successful musical career as one half of the Blues Brothers. As Jake and Elwood Blues, the duo created an iconic act that was equal parts raucous comedy and sincere tribute to classic rhythm and blues music.
Dan Aykroyd starred in some of the biggest movies of the 80s and 90s, but did you know he also runs an award-winning vodka company?
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Canadian actor and vodka entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd.
