Age: 73
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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 Ghostbusters: Demons Night (1990)
Suggested by themaniax
Three years after trapping the psychopathic Jack The Ripper (Michael Biehn) and after the demonic entity that had been stalking the Ghostbusters, revealed to be the sinister Angela Franklin (Mimi Kinkade), who has been in dormant until Halloween night. Throughout the month of October, there have been countless reports of groups of teens going missing, the reason was always the same. Groups of teens have been going to Hull House around every Halloween and party, but never come back out. Peter (Bill Murray) Ray (Dan Aykroyd) Egon (Harold Ramis) and Winston (Ernie Hudson) go to the infamous house to investigate what has been occurring around the area, unbeknownst at the fact that Angela has been gathering an army of ravenous demonic minions and other lurking horrors. Now, it's time for the boys in beige to try to save Halloween, will they succeed or join the unholy ranks. Let the horror begin.
