Dan Aykroyd

Dan 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

Notable Roles

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Toronto Rocks

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Driving Miss Daisy

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The Blues Brothers

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Ghostbusters

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Pearl Harbor

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Trading Places

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Dragnet

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Canadian Bacon

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50 First Dates

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Sneakers

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

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The Great Outdoors

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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

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My Girl

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Chaplin

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Ghostbusters II

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It Came from Hollywood