Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Dan Aykroyd
| Date of Birth: | 1952, July 1, |
|---|---|
| Years: | 68 years |
| Nation of birth: | Canada |
| Height: | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Name | and aykroyd |
| birth name | Daniel Edward ‘and’ Aykroyd |
| nick’s name | danny |
| Dad | Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd |
| Mother | Lorraine Hlne (ne Gougeon) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Place of birth / city | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Religion | Christendom |
| ethnicity | white |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, producer, broadcaster, screenwriter, musician, businessman |
| Net worth | $135 million |
| eye color | Hazelnut color |
| Hair color | Brown |
| weight in kg | 130kg |
| Girlfriend | Carrie Fisher |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Donna Dixon (d. 1983) |
| Kids | Danielle Aykroyd, Belle Kingston Aykroyd and Stella Irene August Aykroyd |
| Education | Carleton College School of Criminology |
| Brothers | Peter Aykroyd |
Synopsis
Daniel Edward Aykroyd is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and musician, known for being a member of Not Ready for Prime Time Players on Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1979.
Early age and education
Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1952 to Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd and Lorraine Helene. His father was a civil engineer and political adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, while his mother was a secretary.
Aykroyd was raised in the Catholic Church. Until he was 17, he intended to become a priest. He studied at St. Plus X and St. Patrick High Schools. Dan attended Carleton University, where he studied sociology and criminology. He ran the speakeasy, Club 505, in Toronto for several years. In the past, he has also worked as a comedian at various nightclubs in Canada.
Her father is of English, Dutch, Irish, French, and Scottish descent, and her mother is of French-Canadian descent. Aykroyd has an older brother named Peter who is a comic actor. As a child, Dan was diagnosed with webbed fingers which were later revealed in a short film on Saturday Night Live titled Don’t Look Back in Anger.
Aykroyd was also born with heterochromia: his left eye is brown and his right eye is blue. Aykroyd evolved into his musical career through his regular attendance at the Le Hibou club in Ottawa.
Race
Aykroyd’s first career experience was at the age of 17 when he was cast in a sketch comedy series called The Hart and Leone Terrific Hour, teaming up with Lorne Michaels and many other artists.
By 1973, Dan was a member of the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago and Toronto. Dan Aykroyd rose to fame through Saturday Night Live when he was hired as a writer, but became a cast member before the series premiered.
The original cast was referred to as The Not Ready for Prime Time Players, in which he was the youngest to appear on the show from 1975 to 1979. Aykroyd’s writing ability was appreciated by all who considered him a talented impersonator and who he has brought unusual interest and sensibility, as well as including young people in the program.
His ability made him the only member of Saturday Night Live capable of being a Python. Aykroyd also co-hosted Weekend Update for one season with Jane Curtin.
In 2009, he wrote and appeared in Ghostbusters: The Video Game. In 2010, she provided her voice for an animated film, Yogi Bear, and guest-starred on Family Guy.
Personal life
Dan Aykroyd first dated Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher. He proposed to her on the set of The Blues Brothers in 1980 and they became engaged. Her engagement came to an end when Carrie reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Paul Simon.
Aykroyd later married actress Donna Dixon in 1983. His wife appeared with him in movies like The Couch Trip and Spies Like Us. They met on the set of Doctor Detroit, where they first worked together.
They have three daughters named Danielle, Stella, and Belle. Aykroyd’s permanent residence is the United States, although she maintains Canadian citizenship.
There was once a rumor about the death of Dan Aykroyd in May 2017, however, it was later confirmed as fake news.
Body Measurements and Net Worth
Dan Aykroyd has a height of 6 feet 1 inch but his exact weight is yet to be revealed but a few times ago he was reported to weigh 130kg. The estimated net worth of him is around $135 million dollars, which means that he earns a good amount of salary.
Dan owns multiple houses in various locations. He bought a house worth $14.5 million located in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles in 2008. He has a house in the Hollywood Hills worth $4.2 million. Besides, he also has a lot of cars.