Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward 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.
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Dan Aykroyd Movies
Discover the best Dan Aykroyd movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Dan Aykroyd ranked by year and score.
1
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
When a frozen relic surfaces in Manhattan, it resurrects far more than just icy supernatural threats. The Spengler family finds themselves back at the legendary firehouse, joining forces with the...
Score
6.5
2
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
A broke single mother moves her two kids into a crumbling Oklahoma farmhouse left by a grandfather they barely knew. What they find buried beneath the property, and the strange...
Score
7.3
3
50 First Dates (2004)
Comedy
Romance
Henry, a charming marine veterinarian with a reputation for casual flings, meets his match in Lucy, who wakes each morning with no memory of the previous day. What begins as...
Score
6.9
4
Crossroads (2002)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
A road trip reunites three women who drifted apart in their twenties. Crammed into a convertible with little more than gasoline money and big ambitions, Lucy, Kit, and Mimi barrel...
Score
5.2
5
Evolution (2001)
Action
Comedy
Science Fiction
When a meteor crashes in rural Arizona, it brings more than rock and dust. The extraterrestrial organisms clinging to it evolve at a terrifying pace, sprouting from single cells into...
Score
6.1
6
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Action
History
Romance
Two boyhood friends turned fighter pilots, Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker, have always shared everything, including, as it turns out, their hearts. When both fall for Navy nurse Evelyn Johnson,...
Score
6.9
7
Stardom (2000)
Comedy
Drama
Tina Menzhal is nobody special until she is, almost overnight, everywhere. Atom Egoyan's sharp-eyed satire follows a small-town Canadian girl who gets swept into the machinery of the global fashion...
Score
5.2
8
Loser (2000)
Comedy
Romance
Paul, a genuinely decent kid from small-town America, arrives at a New York university on scholarship and lands in a dorm with roommates who treat kindness like a character flaw....
Score
5.4
9
Casper (1995)
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Whipstaff Manor in Maine has a ghost problem, but Casper is the least of anyone's worries. The gentle, lonely spirit just wants a friend. When a paranormal therapist named James...
Score
6.3
10
Tommy Boy (1995)
Comedy
Tommy Callahan has coasted through seven years of college on charm and his father's goodwill, but when the family auto-parts company suddenly needs saving, this overgrown frat boy becomes its...
Score
6.8
11
Sneakers (1992)
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Martin Bishop leads a misfit crew of security consultants who make their living finding holes in other people's systems. When government operatives surface with evidence from his past and force...
Score
6.9
12
My Girl (1991)
Comedy
Drama
Eleven-year-old Vada Sultenfuss has grown up surrounded by the dead. Her father runs the local funeral parlor, her mother never came home from the hospital, and her grandmother barely recognizes...
Score
7.4
13
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Comedy
Fantasy
Five years after hanging up their proton packs, the Ghostbusters are dragged back into action when Manhattan's supernatural temperature rises dramatically. An underground river of pure ectoplasm begins flowing beneath...
Score
6.6
14
Caddyshack II (1988)
Comedy
Jack Hartounian has more money than he knows what to do with, but the blue-blooded snobs at Bushwood Country Club still won't let him through the front door. So he...
Score
4.2
15
The Great Outdoors (1988)
Comedy
Chet Ripley just wants a quiet summer at a Wisconsin lake cabin with his wife and two boys. Fishing, fresh air, maybe a big steak. What he gets instead is...
Score
6.5
16
Ghostbusters (1984)
Comedy
Fantasy
Three disgraced academics with more ambition than funding decide to do the only logical thing after getting fired: go into business catching ghosts. Operating out of a converted Manhattan firehouse,...
Score
7.5
17
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Action
Adventure
A wrong turn through India lands Indiana Jones in a remote village stripped of its sacred stone and its children. Enlisted to retrieve what was taken, Indy descends into the...
Score
7.3
18
Trading Places (1983)
Comedy
Two bored Philadelphia tycoons make a cruel wager: strip a privileged commodities broker of everything he has, then groom a street hustler to take his place. What they never count...
Score
7.2
19
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Comedy
Crime
Music
Fresh out of prison, Jake Blues reunites with his brother Elwood to stage an audacious concert tour. Their goal is prosaic but urgent: raise the funds needed to prevent the...
Score
7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Dan Aykroyd?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Dan Aykroyd are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and 50 First Dates.
How many movies and TV shows has Dan Aykroyd starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 19 titles starring Dan Aykroyd, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Dan Aykroyd worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Dan Aykroyd maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.