Age: 74
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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.
Dan Aykroyd
Ray Stantz
for Ray Stantz in A Nightmare on Elm Street: A Solemn Hour (1986)
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Six months after Jessie Walsh was incarcerated at a juvie facility for the string of murders that occurred after his family moved in the old Thompson house and Lisa Webber was admitted to Westin Hills. Another resident lived close to 1428, metalhead and punker. Carley Simmons (Christine Elise), who's grieving the loss of her six year old cousin that was killed by The Springwood Slasher years ago. She reached out for her friends to help her during this painful time in her life. Cassidy Jacobs (Ally Sheedy), Ben Wayne (Alan Ruck) and Arianna Perkins. (Elizabeth Shue). However, later that night. Arianna had a nightmare about someone trying to kill her. The dream stalking child murderer, Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is back to take more victims, Arianna's was the first. Not before making it look like her death's self-inflicted, leaving the three wondering what happened and Ben sensed that something was off and while trying to find out what caused their friend's death, they're being hunted down. After their encounter while trying to stay awake. Ben and Cassidy found out about a secret that was meant to be kept buried. The parents to the Elm Street kids, including Carley's took part of the mob that killed Krueger, another dark secret that Ben and Cassidy's family tried to keep hidden. Later that night and despite trying to stay awake, Cassidy fell asleep and died by Krueger. It wasn't long for Ben to suffer the same fate, now leaving Carley to face off against the dream demon
