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
Gil Gunderson
for Gil Gunderson in The Simpsons: Springfield Crime Story
Suggested by jakubduda
Someone in Springfield is killing people, the question is who the serial killer is. Following the assassinations of Eddie, Nick Riviera, Dewey Largo and the entire Fit Fat Tony mob. Quimby decides to take 2 steps after it is clear that there is a mass murderer in the city, emergency is declared and an investigation office is set up. Team members are Chester Turley (Snake Jailbird), Rich Texan, Homer, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Dr. Julius Hibbert, Captain Horatio McAllister, Drederick Tatum, Herman Hermann, Rainier Luftwaffe Wolfcastle, Lenny and Carl. During the investigation, the team tries to obtain evidence, but the killer is always ahead, and Citizens die, including Lindsey Naegle, Hans Moleman, Gil Gunderson, Jeremy Freedman, Sam and Larry from Moe's Pub. The team compiles a list of suspects: Flanders, Cletus Spuckler, Skinner, Sanjay, Kirk Van Houten, Clancy Wiggum, Jeff "Comic Book Guy" Albertson, Kumiko Nakamura, Moe Szyslak, Luigi Risotto, Akira Kurosawa, Ruth Powers, Sideshow Bob and Judge Constance Harm. After deaths of Sanjay and Ruth Powers, the list narrowed. Hidden camera reveals that Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and Kirk Van Houten broke into Lard Lad Donuts at the time of the murder. Another dead is Constance Harm. When Herbert Powell was killed, he wrote the letters JP with blood. Janey Powell? No! JP means Japan. Kumiko or Akira? Akira isn´t the killer because he is not Japanese, but Okinawan. Akira cheated on Comics Book Guy with Akira. Killer is Yutaka Nakamura.
