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Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Acting
01 Jul 1952 (73 years)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Biography

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 sketc...

Also Known As

Elwood, Daniel Edward Aykroyd, Danny Aykroyd, 댄 애크로이드, 丹·艾克洛德

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