Worked as a road surveyor in Canada's Northwest Territories in his late teens
A law-enforcement enthusiast and grandson of a Canadian Mountie, he studied criminology in college and collects police badges
Developed a fascination with the supernatural that has served him well with the Conehead characters, Ghostbusters (1984) and his role as host of the TV series Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Proposed to wife Donna Dixon on Fran Drescher's porch
Cofounded the successful House of Blues club-restaurant chain
Awards
1989Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:nominated
1979Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series:nominated
1979Emmy-Outstanding Comedy - Variety or Music Program:nominated
1978Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:nominated
1977Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:winner