Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd is a comedian, writer, and actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live and hit comedies like The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
Comedian
July 1, 1952
Cancer
72
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dan Aykroyd, a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer, rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and is renowned for his roles in blockbuster films such as Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers. He co-wrote and starred in the popular comedy film Trading Places, received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in Driving Miss Daisy, and has earned four Emmy nominations for his television work. Some of his other notable works include Coneheads, Spies Like Us, and Sneakers. Aykroyd is also a UFO enthusiast, having worked on several projects about UFOs, including the documentary series Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs.