Patrick's high schools, and studied criminology and sociology at Carleton University, but dropped out before completing his degree. His brother, Peter (1955-2021), was also an actor. His paternal ancestor was Englishman Samuel Aykroyd from Halifax, Yorkshire, who emigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Upper Canada near Kingston, Ontario in 1810. His mother was of French Canadian descent and his father was of English, Scottish, Irish, French, and Dutch ancestry. His father, Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer, worked as a policy adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and his mother, Lorraine Hélène Marie (née Gougeon), was a secretary. Aykroyd is also a businessman, having co-founded the House of Blues chain of music venues and the Crystal Head Vodka brand.Īykroyd was born on July 1, 1952, at The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. He has since appeared on various television shows including It's Garry Shandling's Show (1990), Home Improvement (1997), Family Guy (2009), The Simpsons (2021) and The Conners (2019). He starred as Reverend Mike Weber, in his sitcom Soul Man (1997–1998). Aykroyd has done supporting roles in Tommy Boy (1995), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), 50 First Dates (2004), The Campaign (2012), and Behind the Candelabra (2013). Other dramatic roles include in My Girl (1991), Chaplin, and Sneakers (both 1992). In 1990, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Boolie Werthan in Driving Miss Daisy (1989). He also is known for his comedic roles in Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Dragnet (1987), Coneheads (1993), The Great Outdoors (1988), The Blues Brothers (1980), and its 1998 sequel. Raymond "Ray" Stantz in Ghostbusters (1984), and Ghostbusters II (1989) and has reprised his role in various projects within the Ghostbusters franchise. After his departure, he has since returned to guest roles.Īykroyd gained prominence for writing, and starring as Dr. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. During his tenure on SNL, he appeared in a recurring series of sketches, particularly featuring the Coneheads and the Blues Brothers. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt ( / ˈ æ k r ɔɪ d/ AK-royd born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician.
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