Dan Aykroyd Short biography
Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his iconic role as Ray Stantz in the Ghostbusters franchise and his memorable performances in countless other films. Aykroyd has also enjoyed success as a musician, writer, and businessman.
Born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1952, Aykroyd began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1970s. He joined the cast of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975, where he showcased his comedic talents and created memorable characters such as Yortuk Festrunk, Beldar Conehead, and Elwood Blues. Aykroyd's film breakthrough came with the 1984 comedy classic 'Ghostbusters,' which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson.
In addition to his acting career, Aykroyd is also a successful musician. He co-founded The Blues Brothers with John Belushi in 1978, and the band has released several albums and toured extensively. Aykroyd is also a co-founder of the House of Blues chain of music venues.
As a businessman, Aykroyd has co-founded several companies, including Crystal Head Vodka, which produces high-end vodka in distinctive crystal skull-shaped bottles. Aykroyd is also a reserve commander for the Harahan, Louisiana, police department and a reserve deputy for Mississippi's Hinds County Sheriff's Department.
