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.
Millie is an American drama film directed by Todd Haynes while being written and produced by Drew Gars. It stars Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, Lena Waithe, Ben Barnes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, Sally Field, Ioan Gruffudd, Alexandra Daddario and Nathan Lane. The film follows an English lesbian leaving home after being shunned by her loved ones and starting a life in the United States but starts fighting for gay rights. After coming out at her college graduation, Millie Chamberlain (Watson) leaves her home after a fight with her parents and her best friend is embarrassed of her. She heads to Amercia in Washington D.C. and settles down with a roommate named Sam (Lawrence), one day hoping she could be in California. But she notices a LGBT campaign called WeAreOne and decides to pledge herself to help LGBTs be equals with the public against those who oppose it, even at the cost of what happens in her personal life.
