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Dan Aykroyd

Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur Known for "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters"

Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur Known for "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters"

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Dan Aykroyd Biography

Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, producer, comedian, musician, businessman and filmmaker who was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on Saturday Night Live (1975–1979). A musical sketch he performed with John Belushi on "SNL", the Blues Brothers, turned into an actual performing band and then the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.

He conceived and starred in Ghostbusters (1984), which spawned a sequel and eventually an entire media franchise. In 1990, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy. He starred in his own sitcom, Soul Man (1997–1998).

In 1992, Aykroyd and Hard Rock Cafe co-founder Isaac Tigrett founded the House of Blues, a chain of music venues, with the mission to promote African-American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art. In 2007, Aykroyd and artist John Alexander founded Crystal Head Vodka, a brand of high-end vodka known for its distinctive skull-shaped bottle and for being filtered through Herkimer diamond crystals. Aykroyd is also part owner of several wineries in Canada's Niagara Peninsula as well as the company that distributes Patrón tequila in Canada.

In 2016, Aykroyd partnered with TV producers Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey and game developer Ike McFadden to release an online-casino game featuring the Blues Brothers. Aykroyd provided the in-game voice of his Elwood Blues character via voiceover.

In 1977, Aykroyd received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series for his collaborative work on "Saturday Night Live". He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2002. In 2017, he was made a member of the Order of Ontario in recognition for being "one of the world's most popular entertainers, well-known for his time on Saturday Night Live and the 1984 classic movie Ghostbusters".

Dan Aykroyd Videos

  • Dan Aykroyd | How to Build a Brand Empire on Superior Products
    Veteran actor turned entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd explains How to Build a Brand Empire on Superior Products when he joins host Bryan Elliott in this...
  • Dan Aykroyd on the Tragically Hip, ghosts and the blues
    Dan Aykroyd has introduced the world to many unforgettable characters, from Beldar Conehead and Elwood Blues to Ghostbuster Ray Stantz and Ray "the...
  • Dan Aykroyd Talks Mental Health And Acting
    Dan talks about being diagnosed with mild Tourette syndrome and Asperger syndrome as a young man, and how he still sees some symptoms to this day.

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Dan Aykroyd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Dan Aykroyd for your event is available upon request. Dan Aykroyd generally travels from OntarioCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Carolla, Donald Glover, Steve Martin, Alfonso Ribeiro and Pharrell Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dan Aykroyd for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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