Dan Aykroyd Height Weight Age Net Worth
Birth Date
July 1, 1952
Age
71 years old
Nationality
Canada - U.S.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Natural hair color
Light Brown
Eye color
Dark Brown
Height
6 ft 0 in | 183 cm
Net Worth
$155 Million
Weight
109 kg | 241 lbs
Shoe size
11 US | 44 EU
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on July 1, 1952, is a Canadian actor, comedian and musician.
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's breakthrough performance came as Elwood J. Blues in musical comedy movie The Blues Brothers (1976).
He released debut album with The Blues Brothers "Briefcase Full of Blues" in 1978.
Dan Aykroyd Height and Weight
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Dan Aykroyd Age
Dan Aykroyd is 71 years old.
Dan Aykroyd Net Worth
Dan Aykroyd net worth is around 155 million dollars.
Best Movies
He played Raymond "Ray" Stantz in supernatural comedy movies:
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Ghostbusters (2016) in role as Taxi Driver
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
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) comedy as Louis Winthorpe III
My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) comic science fiction as Steven Mills
Loose Cannons (1990) comedy as Detective Ellis Fielding
Coneheads (1993) science fiction comedy as Beldar Conehead
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) crime comedy as Grocer
Sneakers (1992) comedy caper as Darren "Mother" Roskow
Chaplin (1992) biographical comedy drama as Mack Sennett
Tommy Boy (1995) road comedy as Ray Zalinsky
Spies Like Us (1985) comedy as Austin Millbarge
The Great Outdoors (1988) comedy as Roman Craig
Dragnet (1987) buddy cop comedy as Sergeant Joe Friday
1941 (1979) comedy as 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 hosted Canadian science fiction drama television series Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000).
He played Crawford Gordon in CBC miniseries The Arrow (1997).
Soul Man (1997-1998) ABC sitcom as Rev. Mike Weber
He had recurring role as Danny Michalsky in ABC sitcomm According to Jim (2002–2004, 2009).
The Defenders (2011) CBS legal comedy drama series as Judge Max Hunter
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).
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.