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.
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Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (m...
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
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| 1 | The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) | Self (archive footage) | 9.2 | |
| 2 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) | Director / Writer | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) | Self (archive footage) | - | - |
| 4 | Zombie Town (2023) | Len Carver | 5.5 | |
| 5 | The Go-Go's (2021) | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 8 | |
| 6 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Top movies in 2021 | Director / Writer | 7.4 | |
| 7 | Belushi (2020) | Self (archive footage) | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2020) | Self | 7 | |
| 9 | Fantastic Mr. Murray (2019) | Self - Interviewee | 7 | |
| 10 | Ghostheads (2016) | Self | 5 | |
| 11 | Ghostbusters (2016) | Director / Writer | 6.1 | |
| 12 | I Am Chris Farley (2015) | Self | 8 | |
| 13 | Pixels (2015) | 1982 Championship MC | 6.2 | |
| 14 | Being Canadian (2015) | Self | 7 | |
| 15 | Tammy (2014) | Don | 5.7 | |
| 16 | Get On Up (2014) | Ben Bart | 7.4 | |
| 17 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) | Scarecrow (voice) | 8 | |
| 18 | Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond (2014) | - | 9 | |
| 19 | Behind the Candelabra (2013) | Seymour Heller | 7.1 | |
| 20 | Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013) | Self | - | - |
| 21 | The Campaign (2012) | Wade Motch | 6.7 | |
| 22 | Sunset Strip (2012) | Self | - | - |
| 23 | The Women of SNL (2010) | Various (archive footage) | - | - |
| 24 | Presidential Reunion (2010) | Jimmy Carter | 7 | |
| 25 | Yogi Bear (2010) | Yogi Bear (voice) | 5.2 | |
| 26 | Julie & Julia (2009) Oscars 2010 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.3 | |
| 27 | War, Inc. (2008) | Mr. Vice President | 6.5 | |
| 28 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) | Captain Tucker | 6 | |
| 29 | Shortcut to Happiness (2007) | Julius Jensen | 7 | |
| 30 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005) | Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited) | - | - |
| 31 | White Coats (2004) | Dr. Cyrill Kipp | - | - |
| 32 | Christmas with the Kranks (2004) | Vic Frohmeyer | 5.8 | |
| 33 | 50 First Dates (2004) | Dr. Keats | 7 | |
| 34 | Bright Young Things (2003) | Lord Monomark | - | - |
| 35 | Crossroads (2002) | Pete Wagner | 3.5 | |
| 36 | Unconditional Love (2002) | Max Beasley | - | - |
| 37 | Pearl Harbor (2001) Oscars 2002 | Captain Thurman | 6.3 | |
| 38 | Evolution (2001) | Governor Lewis | 6.4 | |
| 39 | Earth vs. the Spider (2001) | Det. Insp. Jack Grillo | - | - |
| 40 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) | Chris Magruder | 7.4 | |
| 41 | Loser (2000) | Dad | 5.5 | |
| 42 | Stardom (2000) | Barry Levine | - | - |
| 43 | The House of Mirth (2000) | Augustus 'Gus' Trenor | - | - |
| 44 | Diamonds (1999) | Lance Agensky | - | - |
| 45 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1999) | - | 2 | |
| 46 | Roswell Top Secret (1998) | Self | - | - |
| 47 | Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) | Director / Writer | 5.5 | |
| 48 | Susan's Plan (1998) | Bob | - | - |
| 49 | Antz (1998) | Chip (voice) | 6.4 | |
| 50 | Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | Grocer | 7.5 | |
| 51 | The Arrow (1997) | Crawford Gordon Jr. | - | - |
| 52 | Feeling Minnesota (1996) | Det. Ben Costikyan | 6 | |
| 53 | Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (1996) | Quote Reader | 6 | |
| 54 | Celtic Pride (1996) | Jimmy Flaherty | - | - |
| 55 | My Fellow Americans (1996) | President William Haney | 6.3 | |
| 56 | Sgt. Bilko (1996) | Colonel Hall | 7 | |
| 57 | Tommy Boy (1995) | Ray Zalinsky | 6.7 | |
| 58 | Canadian Bacon (1995) | OPP Officer (uncredited) | 6 | |
| 59 | Casper (1995) | Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited) | 6.5 | |
| 60 | Exit to Eden (1994) | Fred Lavery | 5.5 | |
| 61 | My Girl 2 (1994) | Harry Sultenfuss | 6 | |
| 62 | North (1994) | Pa Tex | 4.5 | |
| 63 | The Best of the Blues Brothers (1993) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 64 | Coneheads (1993) | Director / Writer | 6.4 | |
| 65 | Chaplin (1992) | Mack Sennett | 7.8 | |
| 66 | Sneakers (1992) | Mother | 7.5 | |
| 67 | Two-Fisted Tales (1992) | Captain Miligan | - | - |
| 68 | My Girl (1991) | Harry Sultenfuss | 7.1 | |
| 69 | Nothing but Trouble (1991) | Director / Writer | 5.1 | |
| 70 | Loose Cannons (1990) | Ellis Fielding | - | - |
| 71 | Ghostbusters II (1989) | Director / Writer | 6.8 | |
| 72 | Driving Miss Daisy (1989) | Boolie Werthan | 7.4 | |
| 73 | She's Having a Baby (1988) | Roman (uncredited) | - | - |
| 74 | Caddyshack II (1988) | Captain Tom Everett | 3.5 | |
| 75 | My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) | Steven Mills | 5.7 | |
| 76 | The Great Outdoors (1988) | Roman Craig | 7.3 | |
| 77 | Dragnet (1987) | Director / Writer | 6.7 | |
| 78 | Spies Like Us (1985) | Director / Writer | 6.8 | |
| 79 | Into the Night (1985) | Herb | 7 | |
| 80 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | Art Weber | 7.8 | |
| 81 | Ghostbusters (1984) | Director / Writer | 7.8 | |
| 82 | Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) | Buck Heller | 9 | |
| 83 | Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) | Passenger | 7.1 | |
| 84 | Trading Places (1983) | Louis Winthorpe III | 7.6 | |
| 85 | Doctor Detroit (1983) | Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit | 5.7 | |
| 86 | Neighbors (1981) | Vic | 7.7 | |
| 87 | The Blues Brothers (1980) | Director / Writer | 7.9 | |
| 88 | 1941 (1979) | Sgt. Frank Tree | 6.1 | |
| 89 | The Things We Did Last Summer (1978) | Self | - | - |
| 90 | The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) | Brian Thigh | 7 | |
| 91 | The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland (1978) | Elwood Blues | - | - |
| 92 | The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) | Director / Writer | - | - |
