Dan Aykroyd

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Profile Bio: Who is 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. 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.

When is Dan Aykroyd birthday?
Dan Aykroyd was born on July 01, 1952.
How old is Dan Aykroyd?
Dan Aykroyd is currently 72 years old.
How tall is Dan Aykroyd?
Dan Aykroyd is 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) tall.
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Danaykroyd goes by the social handle @therealdanaykroyd on Instagram
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Danaykroyd goes by the handle @DanAykroyd on Facebook

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Danaykroyd Twitter/X username is @dan_aykroyd
What Zodiac sign is Dan Aykroyd?
Dan Aykroyd zodiac sign is Cancer.
Where is Dan Aykroyd from?
Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is Dan Aykroyd nationality?
Dan Aykroyd is originally from Canada.

Interesting Trivia

After working together on three films, Jamie Lee Curtis called him the best "screen kisser" who ever had a scene with her. He and Bill Murray resumed their "Ghostbusters" roles to visit a terminally ill child who was a fan of the film and wanted to meet them. As a child in the early 1960s, he was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and Asperger syndrome. The symptoms had mostly subsided by the time he was 14.