Dan Aykroyd Bio Height Weight Age Shoe Size
Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on July 1, 1952, is a Canadian actor. Young Dan Aykroyd first started performing as a comedian in Canadian nightclubs. He was a member of Second City Stage Troupe in Toronto and Chicago (1973). He got his television debut in the Canadian variety show The Hart and Lorne Terrific Hour (1970-1971). He landed his first big break in Saturday Night Live (1975-1979) in various roles. He made his big screen debut in Canadian romantic comedy film Love at First Sight (1977) in role as Roy. Dan breakthrough performance came as Elwood J. Blues in musical comedy film The Blues Brothers (1976). He released debut album with The Blues Brothers "Briefcase Full of Blues" in 1978.
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Dan Aykroyd height is 6' 0" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 183 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 241 іn pоunds or 109 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 72 years old. His shoe size is 11 US.
Birth Date:
July 1, 1952
Age:
72 years old
Nationality:
Canada -United States
Sun Sign:
Cancer
Natural hair color:
Light Brown
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Net Worth:
$155 Million
Height:
6 ft 0 in | 183 cm
Weight:
109 kg | 241 lbs
Shoe Size:
11 US | 44 EU
Best Movies
He played Raymond "Ray" Stantz in supernatural comedy movies:
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Ghostbusters (2016) - Taxi Driver
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Boolie Werthan in comedy drama film Driving Miss Daisy (1989).
He directed, wrote and starred as Judge Alvin "J.P" Valkenheiser Bobo in horror comedy movie Nothing But Trouble (1991).
Trading Places (1983) - Louis Winthorpe III
My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) - Steven Mills
Loose Cannons (1990) - Detective Ellis Fielding
Coneheads (1993) - Beldar Conehead
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) c- Grocer
Sneakers (1992) - Darren "Mother" Roskow
Chaplin (1992) - Mack Sennett
Tommy Boy (1995) - Ray Zalinsky
Spies Like Us (1985) - Austin Millbarge
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Roman Craig
Dragnet (1987) - Sergeant Joe Friday
1941 (1979) - Motor Sergeant Frank Tree
He voiced Yogi Bear in live-action animated comedy film Yogi Bear (2010).
He voiced Scarecrow in animated musical fantasy movie Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014).
Best TV Shows
He was a writer and cast member on late-night live variety series Saturday Night Live (1975–2013), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music.
He was nominated for the Canadian Screen Award for Best Guest Performance, Comedy for his role as Kate's Dad in Canadian sitcom Workin' Moms (2017-2019).
He hosted Canadian science fiction drama television series Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000).
The Arrow (1997) CBC - Crawford Gordon
Soul Man (1997-1998) ABC - Rev. Mike Weber
According to Jim (2002–2004, 2009) ABC - Danny Michalsky
The Defenders (2011) CBS - Judge Max Hunter
Facts
Attended St. Pius X and St. Patrick's high schools in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Studied criminology and sociology at Carleton University in Ottawa.
Has French Canadian, English, Scottish, Irish, French and Dutch ancestry.
Has brother, Peter.
He co-wrote the screenplay for films The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
He is an avid blues fan.
He considers himself a Spiritualist.
He has played harmonica since he was 17 years old.
He founded with John Belushi blues and soul revivalist band "The Blues Brothers" in 1978.
He was close friend with John Belushi.
He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2002.
He co-founded the House of Blues chain of music venues and the Crystal Head Vodka brand.
Big fan of The Beach Boys.
He received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Carleton University in 1994.
Received the Order of Canada in 1999.
Big fan of Paleontology and natural history.
Member of Canadian charity Artists Against Racism.
Lives in Sydenham, Ontario, Canada.
Relationships
Has been engaged to Carrie Fisher (1979-1981).
He was married to actress Donna Dixon (1983-2022), they have three daughters: Vera Sola, Belle Kingston and Stella Irene August.