Dan Aykroyd
- a.k.a. Elwood
- Daniel Edward Aykroyd
- Danny Aykroyd
- 댄 애크로이드
- 丹·艾克洛德
- دن آیکروید
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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.
German (Deutsch)
Daniel Edward Aykroyd, CM (* 1. Juli 1952 in Ottawa) ist ein kanadischer Filmschauspieler, Drehbuchautor und Sänger. International bekannt wurde er in den 1980er-Jahren durch Komödien wie Blues Brothers und Ghostbusters – Die Geisterjäger. Quelle: Wikipedia
French (Français)
Daniel Edward Aykroyd, né le 1er juillet 1952 est un acteur, producteur, comédien, musicien et cinéaste canadien qui a été un membre original de l'émission Saturday Night Live (1975-1979). Un sketch musical qu'il a joué avec John Belushi sur SNL, les Blues Brothers, s'est transformé en un véritable groupe de scène, puis en film The Blues Brothers en 1980. Il a conçu et joué dans Ghostbusters (1984), qui a donné naissance à une suite et finalement à une franchise médiatique complète. En 1990, il a été nominé pour l'Oscar du meilleur acteur de soutien pour son travail dans le film Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Il a joué dans sa propre sitcom, Soul Man (1997-1998). Aykroyd est également un homme d'affaires, ayant cofondé la chaîne de salles de musique House of Blues et la marque de vodka Crystal Head.
Italian (Italiano)
Daniel Edward Aykroyd, nato a Ottawa, inizialmente ha studiato psicologia, sociologia criminale e scienze politiche alla Carleton University, dove il suo percorso comico è decollato. Co-scriveva sketch per una compagnia privata di cavo, accendendo la sua passione per la recitazione. A 20 anni, si unì alla compagnia comica The Second City a Chicago e Toronto, segnando l'inizio della sua carriera. Nel 1975, Aykroyd entrò a far parte di "Saturday Night Live" come membro fondatore dei "Not Ready For Prime Time Players", creando sketch iconici come "The Blues Brothers" con Belushi e "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" con Steve Martin. Il successo dello sketch "The Blues Brothers" portò a un lungometraggio nel 1980, con Aykroyd che scriveva e produceva la colonna sonora del film, sfidando l'era disco e punk. Il suo talento versatile brilla in ruoli come il dottor Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters", il figlio di Jessica Tandy in "Driving Miss Daisy", un padre single in "My Girl" e un assassino in "Grosse Pointe Blank", mostrando sia abilità comiche che drammatiche.
- Gender
- male
- Date of Birth
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- Place of Birth
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Credits
Cast
| Character | Movie / TV Show | Genres | Release | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Stantz | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 65% · 1,974 | ||
| Ray Stantz | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | 73% · 4,953 | ||
| Cabbie | Ghostbusters | 54% · 6,644 | ||
| 1982 Championship MC | Pixels | 58% · 7,836 | ||
| Wade Motch | The Campaign | 58% · 1,813 | ||
| Captain Phineas J. Tucker | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | 61% · 2,454 | ||
| Governor Lewis | Evolution | 61% · 2,374 | ||
| Captain Thurman | Pearl Harbor | 69% · 6,793 | ||
| COL John T. Hall | Sgt. Bilko | 59% · 373 | ||
| Mike Weber | Home ImprovementTV | 74% · 673 | ||
| Ray Stantz | Ghostbusters | 75% · 9,436 | ||
| Elwood Blues | The Blues Brothers | 77% · 4,420 |
Crew
| Department | Job | Movie / TV Show | Genres | Release | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | Executive Producer | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 65% · 1,974 | ||
| Ghostbusters: Afterlife | 73% · 4,953 | ||||
| Ghostbusters | 54% · 6,644 | ||||
| Writing | Characters | Ghostbusters | 54% · 6,644 | ||
| Original Film Writer | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 65% · 1,974 | |||
| Ghostbusters: Afterlife | 73% · 4,953 | ||||
| Screenplay | Ghostbusters | 75% · 9,436 | |||
| Writer | The Blues Brothers | 77% · 4,420 |