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Actor · screenwriter · producer

Dan Aykroyd

age 74 · born July 1, 1952 in Ottawa

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Dan Aykroyd’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 126

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As himself: 85 appearances

documentaries, talk shows, award shows, making-of films

Filmography: TMDB.

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3 more with no date

Keeper of the Cup, Belushi, Getting Lost

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is Dan Aykroyd?

Daniel Edward Aykroyd (born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. Aykroyd's most famous roles are as Elwood J. Blues in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), and Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz in Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). In 1990, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Boolie Werthan in Driving Miss Daisy (1989).

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
July 1, 1952 (age 74)
Place of birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Facts: TMDB.

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Dan Aykroyd’s career in numbers

roles: 105 films and 21 series
126
TV episodes
125
years behind the camera, since 1974
52
top-rated series: “The Nanny” (TMDB)
8.0
films as director
2

Genres of his features

  • comedy72%
  • drama19%
  • tv movie14%
  • fantasy12%
  • documentary11%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 105 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Dan Aykroyd

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Dan Aykroyd

How old is Dan Aykroyd?

74 years old. They were born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa.

What has Dan Aykroyd been in?

Among others: “The Simpsons”, “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”, and “Ghostbusters”.

What films has Dan Aykroyd directed?

2 features, including “Nothing but Trouble” (1991) and “Citizen Steve” (1987).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku