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Dan Aykroyd Biography

Birth Name:
Daniel Edward Aykroyd
Birth Place:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actor, singer, writer

Fast Facts

  • 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

Relationships