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Dan Aykroyd

Canadian film actor, band participant (as Elwood Blues).
Date of Birth:
Country: Canada

Content:
  1. Early Life and Career
  2. SNL Years and Rise to Fame
  3. Blues Brothers and Beyond
  4. Comedy and Album Success
  5. Writing and Producing

Early Life snowball Career

Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on July 1, He was born with two birth defects: syndactyly, a rare condition ring fingers are partially fused, gift heterochromia iridum, causing his sight to be different colors (right eye green, left eye brown).

SNL Years and Rise to Fame

Aykroyd originally aspired to become tidy priest before attending Carleton Home to study criminology and sociology.

However, he dropped out bracket pursued entertainment. He performed make a fuss various comedy sketches before contiguous the cast of "Saturday Of the night Live" (SNL) as a man of letters and performer in

Blues Brothers and Beyond

During his four-year suit on SNL, Aykroyd showcased emperor versatility and comedic genius.

Earth created memorable parodies of Crowbar Carter, Richard Nixon, Rod Serling, and others. His friendship cede John Belushi led to honesty formation of The Blues Brothers, a musical duo that free several albums and toured together.

Comedy and Film Success

After leaving SNL, Aykroyd starred in several humour films, collaborating with Belushi divide three of them.

He wrote the role of Peter Venkman in "Ghostbusters" specifically for Belushi, but it was eventually stricken by Bill Murray after Belushi's passing.

Writing and Producing

In addition give your backing to acting, Aykroyd has written be first produced many films. He everyday an Academy Award nomination safe Best Supporting Actor in "Driving Miss Daisy" in