Dan Aykroyd

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29.03

Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Jul-1952

Age

(72 years old)

Place of Birth

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Also Known As
  • Elwood
  • Daniel Edward Aykroyd
  • Danny Aykroyd
  • 댄 애크로이드
  • 丹·艾克洛德

Dan Aykroyd

Biography

Dan Aykroyd, born in Ottawa, initially pursued studies in psychology, criminal sociology, and political science at Carleton University, where his comedy journey took off. He co-wrote sketches for a private cable company, igniting his passion for acting. At 20, he joined The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago and Toronto, marking the start of his career. In 1975, Aykroyd joined "Saturday Night Live" as a founding member of the "Not Ready For Prime Time Players," crafting iconic sketches like "The Blues Brothers" with Belushi and "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" with Steve Martin. The success of "The Blues Brothers" sketch led to a full-length feature in 1980, with Aykroyd writing and producing the movie soundtrack, defying the disco and punk era. His versatile talent shines in roles like Dr. Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters," Jessica Tandy’s son in "Driving Miss Daisy," a single father in "My Girl," and an assassin in "Grosse Pointe Blank," showcasing both comedic and dramatic prowess.


Credits

Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow (1997) Character: Crawford Gordon
Canadian aerospace engineers design and test the world's fastest, most advanced interceptor aircraft.
La Dolce Gilda La Dolce Gilda (1978) Character: N/A
A short film by Tom Schiller. It is a parody/homage to La Dolce Vita.
The Coneheads The Coneheads (1983) Character: Beldar (Voice)
In this animated pilot based on the SNL sketch, The Coneheads come to conquer Earth but they soon find themselves becoming domesticated.
Masters of Menace Masters of Menace (1990) Character: Johnny Lewis
The Masters of Menace are actually a motorcycle gang. When one of their own dies while performing a dangerous bike stunt, they decide to cross the country to go bury him. With the coffin in the back of the pick-up truck and the tight-butt lawyer in the front, their craving for beer combined with lack of manners will disturb quite a few people wherever they go, including the police.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005) Character: Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, Belushi's rebellious presence and intensity changed the face of comedy forever. From classic original characters like the Blues Brothers, King Bee and Samurai Warrior to incomparable impressions of Joe Cocker, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and more, you can experience the best of Belushi for years to come. Plus enjoy extra bonus material, including interviews from SNL's original cast and writers and never before seen footage as well as the very first SNL sketch of all time.
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) Character: Self
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013) Character: Self
Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (1996) Character: Quote Reader
Explores sexuality and censorship over a hundred years of motion pictures.
Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin (2004) Character: Narrator
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd, this documentary tribute celebrates rock 'n' roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins. Packed with performance footage and celebrity interviews, the program focuses on a year in Hawkins's life during which he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, then experienced an amazing recovery. Song clips include "Forty Days," "Blues Stroller," "Bittersweet," "Need Your Lovin' (Oh So Bad)," "Blue-Eyed Baby" and more.
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998) Character: Self
The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan Aykroyd explains how a joke that he and best friend John Belushi shared with friends evolved from a Saturday Night Live skit to a best-selling album and then to a film. Director John Landis covers the difficult production, from the outrageous stunts to Belushi's disappearances from the set.
Good Fortune Good Fortune (2016) Character: Self
GOOD FORTUNE is the rags to riches tale of conscious capitalism pioneer John Paul DeJoria. Born with nothing, at times homeless on the streets of LA, “JP” spent his early adulthood in and out of motorcycle gangs only to wheel and deal his way to the top of a vast hair and tequila empire. A modern day Robin Hood, JP’s motto is “Success unshared is failure.” The son of immigrants, JP defies the stereotype of 'the 1%' and is the poster boy of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit. A success story full of ups and downs, GOOD FORTUNE is the portrait of an extraordinary business man.
Roswell Top Secret Roswell Top Secret (1998) Character: Self
Something happened near the town of Rosewell. This event came to be known as the Rosewell incident. The town has since become synonymous with flying saucers crashes, alien visitation, government cover up, or what many say, a jump to conclusions and a gross distortion of facts.
Defend, Conserve, Protect Defend, Conserve, Protect (2019) Character: Narrator
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd, Defend, Conserve, Protect, pits the marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd, against the Japanese whaling fleet, in an epic battle to defend the majestic Minke whales.
A Century of Cinema A Century of Cinema (1994) Character: Self
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Ghostbusters 1999 Ghostbusters 1999 (1999) Character: Self
Documentary Interviews of the director and cast of the original Ghostbusters film
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music (2005) Character: Self
A look at Dan and John's partnership and the music
The Making of ‘Sneakers’ The Making of ‘Sneakers’ (2003) Character: Self
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of ‘Sneakers’ (1992).
The Random Factor The Random Factor (1995) Character: Dexter (voice)
A doctor in Ottawa invents a miraculous machine that uses a record of a person's DNA to reverse injuries to his body. The victim of an accidental shooting, he becomes the first patient in his own machine... and awakens whole, but with his left and right reversed. Or has he, instead, slipped into a reversed parallel universe? On top of this, summer has mysteriously turned into winter, and a visiting American senator is trying to buy or steal the machine to sell it to another country for military use. Written by Anonymous
The Arrow The Arrow (1997) Character: Crawford Gordon Jr.
The story of the Avro Arrow, the world's fastest fighter plane built in 1950's Canada, and how the project was dropped due to political pressure from the United States.
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection (1999) Character: Captain Milligan
In "All Through the Night," perhaps the single most famous story from the original comic book series, a psychotic killer dressed as Santa escapes Christmas Eve and terrorizes a middle-class home where murder has already made a holiday appearance: a homicidal wife plunges a fireplace poker into her husband's skull. (It was also adapted in the 1972 British anthology movie Tales from the Crypt). Kirk Douglas stars as a blood-and-thunder World War I general who discovers his son is a coward in the grim "Yellow," the most dramatically acute of the trio. Digital magic morphs Humphrey Bogart into "You, Murderer," a high-concept, rather gimmicky tale of murder, double crosses, and poetic justice as seen through a dead man's eyes. Isabella Rossellini (daughter of Bogie's Casablanca costar Ingrid Bergman) and John Lithgow costar as plotting lovers.
On the Nose On the Nose (2001) Character: Dr. Barry Davis
Brendan is a janitor at a university who has a fondness for gambling, especially betting on horse races. However, he doesn't have much skill at it, and poorly considered bets have drained the bank account he'd set aside for his daughter's education. Brendan's wife has made Brendan promise to give up gambling, but when their daughter announces she's just been accepted to Trinity College in Ireland, Brendan has to come up with the tuition money, and fast. While doing his sweeping at work, Brendan makes a remarkable discovery - the preserved head of an aboriginal tribesman who, under proper conditions, can pick the winners in horse races.
Being Canadian Being Canadian (2015) Character: Self
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Love at First Sight Love at First Sight (1977) Character: Roy
Roy, an accident-prone blind man, falls in love with a young woman named Shirley. When Shirley’s overbearing father Frank lets his disapproval of their relationship be known, Roy and Shirley head off to Niagara Falls to open a restaurant as Frank plans to break them up.
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) Character: Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Presidential Reunion Presidential Reunion (2010) Character: Jimmy Carter
In this Funny or Die short, Barack Obama has the opportunity to meet all the former U.S. presidents from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush, dead or alive, who'll help him to figure out America's current politics and problems while talking about political issues from the past. But maybe they aren't the best choices to help him out.
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015) Character: Self / Super Bass-O-Matic 2150 Spokesperson / Elwood Blues
Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.
Seriously... Phil Collins Seriously... Phil Collins (1990) Character: Self
4 TV Executives attempt to make a television special to promote ...But Seriously. Mostly made of sketches this film includes a rap version of Don't Lose My Number and a country take on Separate Lives. Phil even attempts to be Elvis Presley while singing One More Night.
Working with a Master: John Landis Working with a Master: John Landis (2006) Character: Self
Short documentary about John Landis and his horror works.
Life of Python Life of Python (1990) Character: Self
This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Adjust Your Sets etc.) and various interviews with the group's members and other associated artists.
James Brown: Soul Survivor James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003) Character: N/A
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
B.B. King: Into the Night B.B. King: Into the Night (1985) Character: Self
A short documentary about B.B. King and his time working on the score for the 1985 movie "Into the Night" starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005) Character: Self
On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to the east coast's Madison Square Garden in New York City with press stops along the way and behind the scenes concert footage.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1999) Character: N/A
From 1986 to 1993 Dana Carvey dominated the stage at Saturday Night Live with dead-on impressions and some of the most popular characters in SNL history. See the best of the Church Lady, Hans and Franz, George Bush, Ross Perot, Sassive Headwound Harry, Wayne's World and many others. Plus there's extra material, including Dana's favorite scenes that were cut after Dress Rehearsal and never seen before now.
The Beach Boys: It's OK The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) Character: Cop #1
A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland (1978) Character: Elwood Blues
The full unedited performance recorded on December 31, 1978, when the Blues Brothers opened for the Grateful Dead on the monumental closing night of Winterland.
The Best of the Blues Brothers The Best of the Blues Brothers (1994) Character: Elwood Blues / Himself
Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes singing "I'm a King Bee," and becoming an overnight sensation. Switching to hats and shades inspired by John Lee Hooker, they combined classic Chicago Blues with Stax-Volt R&B to create a sound all their own. Their first album, Briefcase Full of Blues, went double-platinum and led quickly to their hit movie and milestone soundtrack album. The rest is history, and it's all here in a music-filled, memory-blasting account of a band that will always be on a mission from God.
The Gift of Winter The Gift of Winter (1974) Character: Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)
Long, long ago the world didn't have any snow and winter was a time of wind, darkness and cold. One day a group of kids with a heartfelt cause to transform the season marched to the Ministry of Winter to persuade the all-powerful, icy-hearted Mr.Winter to use his magic and bestow the great gift of snowfall upon the world. It's a gift that makes the season full of wonder and joy, it is The Gift of Winter.
The Things We Did Last Summer The Things We Did Last Summer (1978) Character: Himself
This episodic comedy features the original cast of Saturday Night Live as they present individual skits that describe their summer vacations. Among the highlights is a concert segment featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as the Blues Brothers.
Stardom Stardom (2000) Character: Barry Levine
A young girl is plucked from small-town obscurity and thrust into the spotlight of the glamorous world of super-models.
Twilight Zone: The Movie Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) Character: Passenger
An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."
Trading Places Trading Places (1983) Character: Louis Winthorpe III
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Two-Fisted Tales Two-Fisted Tales (1992) Character: Captain Miligan
The foul-mouthed, wheelchair-bound Mr. Rush introduces three adventure tales inspired by the EC Comics of the 1950s: "Showdown," "King of the Road," and "Yellow." This star-studded telefilm was an attempt to launch a second anthology series in the mold of "Tales from the Crypt." When the film failed to generate sufficient interest, the three tales were re-edited and shown as "Crypt" episodes.
Ghostbusters Ghostbusters (2016) Character: Cabbie
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) Character: Scarecrow (voice)
Dorothy wakes up in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man and Glinda from a devious new villain, the Jester. Wiser the owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess and Tugg the tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.
Intern Academy Intern Academy (2004) Character: Dr. Cyrill Kipp
Follows the misadventures of a group of young interns at a hospital/medical school - dealing with the pressures of school and love.
The Campaign The Campaign (2012) Character: Wade Motch
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Behind the Candelabra Behind the Candelabra (2013) Character: Seymour Heller
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Driving Miss Daisy Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Character: Boolie Werthan
The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters, in a time when those types of relationships were shunned.
The Women of SNL The Women of SNL (2010) Character: Various (archive footage)
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Nothing but Trouble Nothing but Trouble (1991) Character: Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Character: Ray Stantz
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Tammy Tammy (2014) Character: Don
For Tammy, a burger-joint employee, a bad day keeps getting worse. She wrecks her car, loses her job and finds that her husband has been unfaithful. It's time for Tammy to hit the road, but without money or transportation, her options are limited. Her only choice is a road trip with her hard-drinking grandmother, Pearl, who has a car, cash and an itch to see Niagara Falls. It's not the escape Tammy had in mind, but it may be what she needs.
Casper Casper (1995) Character: Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Blues Brothers 2000 Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) Character: Elwood Blues
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
WWII: Saving the Reality WWII: Saving the Reality (2013) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
See Kenneth W. Rendell's collection of over 6,000 artifacts that range from the end of World War I and the rise of Nazism to the start of World War II and the fight in Europe and the Pacific.
This Is My Life This Is My Life (1992) Character: Arnold Moss
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store, but she dreams of being a comedian. When she inherits some money, she takes the chance and moves with her two children Erica and Opel to New York to perform in small bars. Soon her agent Arnold Moss makes her famous, but while she travels all over USA, her children stay home lonely.
Feeling Minnesota Feeling Minnesota (1996) Character: Det. Ben Costikyan
Sam Clayton's marriage to ex-stripper Freddie comes about when she's strong-armed into the match by Red, a club proprietor who once did her a favor. But Freddie falls in love with Jjaks, Sam's brother, and the pair tries to escape the situation together. It isn't long before both Sam and Red catch up with them, resulting in threats against the two of them -- although tension also starts to build between Sam and Red.
My Stepmother Is an Alien My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) Character: Steven Mills
Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005) Character: Various Characters (archive footage)
A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.
Celtic Pride Celtic Pride (1996) Character: Jimmy Flaherty
Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.
Sunset Strip Sunset Strip (2012) Character: Self
A documentary on the famous Los Angeles street.
Spies Like Us Spies Like Us (1985) Character: Austin Millbarge
Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.
Saturday Night Live: Christmas Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999) Character: Himself
Join the epic "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast of Saturday Night Live regulars in a hilarious compilation of the best holiday moments from the show's Christmas specials. Some of the highlights include "Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas Special," "The Lost Ending to It's a Wonderful Life," "The Night Hannukah Harry Saved Christmas," "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood on Christmas" and, of course, the Church Lady's drum solo.
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving (2013) Character: Rick Phillips
Karen is on first visit to new boyfriend's parents when she discovers something odd about his eating habits.
The Greatest Night in Pop The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) Character: Self (archive footage)
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Character: Ray Stantz
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors (1982) Character: Beldar Conehead
Documentary hosted by Robin Williams about the history of aliens in the movies, made to coincide with the cinema release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Ghostheads Ghostheads (2016) Character: Self
A documentary that explores the extreme side of the Ghostbusters fandom. Join us as we travel the world meeting extreme Ghostbusters fans. Every Ghosthead is unique. Every Franchise is its own. Every pop culture fandom should learn how to give back to the community.
Belushi Belushi (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers (1980) Character: Elwood Blues
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour (1976) Character: Cop #1
Originally aired as an television special, this concert film includes interview segments, comedy sketches, and concert footage from Brian Wilson's 1976 return to the concert stage.
Canadian Bacon Canadian Bacon (1995) Character: OPP Officer (uncredited)
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Ghostbusters Ghostbusters (1984) Character: Ray Stantz
After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.
Doctor Detroit Doctor Detroit (1983) Character: Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999) Character: Self
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) Character: Brian Thigh
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
North North (1994) Character: Pa Tex
Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.
Earth vs. the Spider Earth vs. the Spider (2001) Character: Det. Insp. Jack Grillo
A shy comic book fan is injected with an experimental serum and starts turning into a spider. When web covered bodies start appearing a policeman starts to investigate the strange case.
Susan's Plan Susan's Plan (1998) Character: Bob
Susan wants her reprehensible ex-husband dead and, in several bungled attempts by henchmen, tries to accomplish the deed.
Pixels Pixels (2015) Character: 1982 Championship MC
Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.
Unconditional Love Unconditional Love (2002) Character: Max Beasley
After her husband leaves her, a woman travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the lover of the dead pop star, and convinces him to come back to Chicago with her to figure out who killed the singer.
Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland (1978) Character: Self
The Closing Of Winterland documents the Grateful Dead's landmark New Year's Eve 1978 concert that marked the end of the famed San Francisco Bay Area venue Winterland Aena. The Dead celebrated the closing as an approximately five-hour-long party (complete with breakfast with the audience at dawn) and invited some guests including guitarist John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Ken Kesey as well as actor Dan Aykroyd who provided the midnight countdown.
Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs (2005) Character: himself
A UFO enthusiast interviews Dan Aykroyd on the subject of extraterrestrials visiting Earth.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Character: Art Weber
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Bright Young Things Bright Young Things (2003) Character: Lord Monomark
During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.
The Couch Trip The Couch Trip (1988) Character: John W. Burns, Jr.
The escaped delinquent John W. Burns, Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Into the Night Into the Night (1985) Character: Herb
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
My Girl 2 My Girl 2 (1994) Character: Harry Sultenfuss
Vada Sultenfuss has a holiday coming up, and an assignment: to do and essay on someone she admires and has never met. She decides she wants to do an assignment on her mother, but quickly realises she knows very little about her. She manages to get her father to agree to let her go to LA to stay with her Uncle Phil and do some research on her mother.
Loose Cannons Loose Cannons (1990) Character: Ellis Fielding
Mac, the two-fisted, savvy cop finds that he's being saddled with a new partner, a known burnout, to work with him on a new and difficult case. The new partner is Ellis, an amazing detective, one who puts Sherlock Holmes to shame with his lightning-fast deductions. But he keeps assuming the personalities of entire casts of Television shows. This can be a problem when people begin shooting at them.
My Fellow Americans My Fellow Americans (1996) Character: President William Haney
They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
I Am Chris Farley I Am Chris Farley (2015) Character: Self
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.
Exit to Eden Exit to Eden (1994) Character: Fred Lavery
Photographer Elliot Slater has inadvertently snapped the only existing photos of elusive jewel thief Omar. When Elliot leaves for a private vacation on an S&M island, he is followed by Omar; Omar's partner, Nina; and police officers Fred and Sheila. Unaware of the number of people chasing him, Elliot enjoys his stay at the resort, and finds himself falling in love with head dominatrix Lisa.
Crossroads Crossroads (2002) Character: Pete Wagner
After eight years apart, three childhood friends - Lucy, Kit, and Mimi - rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi's handsome friend Ben in his convertible. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives, but they also discover how important it is to hold onto their hearts' desires.
Yogi Bear Yogi Bear (2010) Character: Yogi Bear (voice)
A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo, and Ranger Smith.
Get on Up Get on Up (2014) Character: Ben Bart
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Antz Antz (1998) Character: Chip (voice)
A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.
Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective Who You Gonna Call?: A Ghostbusters Retrospective (2014) Character: N/A
Entertainment Journalist Geoff Boucher sits down with Director Ivan Reitman and Co-Writer/Actor Dan Aykroyd, who recall shooting the original, discussing the role New York City plays in the film, the picture's massive success, the iconic images that arose from the film, Harold Ramis' contributions, the technical details of the shoot, the film's special effects, the cast's contributions to the film's success, music, fan reaction, and more.
Sneakers Sneakers (1992) Character: Mother
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
Caddyshack II Caddyshack II (1988) Character: Capt. Tom Everett
When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a tacky amusement park.
Born In Chicago Born In Chicago (2013) Character: Narrator
"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta and their ardent and unexpected followers – young white, middle class kids who followed this evocative music to smoky clubs deep in Chicago’s ghettos. There, against all odds, they were encouraged by the greats who had became their musical mentors and learned the art of the blues at the feet the masters, going on to make the music their own.
Sgt. Bilko Sgt. Bilko (1996) Character: COL John T. Hall
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Chaplin Chaplin (1992) Character: Mack Sennett
An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
It Came from Hollywood It Came from Hollywood (1982) Character: Himself
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
The Great Outdoors The Great Outdoors (1988) Character: Roman Craig
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
War, Inc. War, Inc. (2008) Character: Mr. Vice President
In the future, the desert country of Turaqistan is torn by a riot after private corporation Tamerlane, owned by the former Vice President of the United States, has taken over. Brand Hauser, a hitman who suppresses his emotions by gobbling down hot sauce, is hired by the corporation's head to kill the CEO of their competitors.
Christmas with the Kranks Christmas with the Kranks (2004) Character: Vic Frohmeyer
When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
Getting Away with Murder Getting Away with Murder (1996) Character: Jack Lambert
When the very moralistic college ethics instructor Jack Lambert finds himself living next door to an accused German death camp commander, he takes it upon himself to rid the world of this man.
Ghostbusters II Ghostbusters II (1989) Character: Ray Stantz
Having lost their status and credibility five years after covering New York City with gooey roasted marshmallows in Ghostbusters (1984), the city's former heroes and once-popular spirit-hunters struggle to keep afloat, forced to work odd jobs. However, when Dana and her baby have yet another terrifying encounter with the paranormal, it is up to Peter Venkman and his fearless team of supernatural crime fighters to step up and save the day. Once more, humankind is in danger, as rivers of slimy psycho-reactive ectoplasm, paired with the dreadful manifestation of evil sixteenth-century tyrant Vigo the Carpathian, threaten to plunge the entire city into darkness. Is the world ready to believe? Can the Ghostbusters save us for the second time?
Citizen Steve Citizen Steve (1987) Character: Chial Dushane
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth behind his undisputed rise to the throne of the Amblin Empire.
Shortcut to Happiness Shortcut to Happiness (2003) Character: Julius Jenson
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) Character: Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond Time Is But a Window: Ghostbusters 2 and Beyond (2014) Character: N/A
A retrospective on Ghostbusters 2.
She's Having a Baby She's Having a Baby (1988) Character: Roman (uncredited)
Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? Things certainly aren't helped by Jake's friend Davis, who always seems to turn up just in time to put a spanner in the works.
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2020) Character: Self
The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) Character: Self
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
Grosse Pointe Blank Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Character: Grocer
Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. When he starts to develop a conscience, he botches a couple of routine jobs. On the advice of his secretary and his psychiatrist, he decides to attend his ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Coneheads Coneheads (1993) Character: Beldar Conehead
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.
Neighbors Neighbors (1981) Character: Vic
One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.
Dragnet Dragnet (1987) Character: Sgt. Joe Friday
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Nothing Lasts Forever Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) Character: Buck Heller
An artist fails a test and is required to direct traffic in New York City's Holland Tunnel. He winds up falling in love with a beautiful woman, who takes him to the moon on a Lunar Cruiser.
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) Character: Self (archive footage)
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Loser Loser (2000) Character: Dad
On a university scholarship, a good natured student from the midwest gets a crash course in city life while dealing with three evil roommates. He befriends a virtually homeless college student whom he falls for, but she's dating a nasty professor.
Rainbow Rainbow (1996) Character: Sheriff Wyatt Hampton
Four kids and a dog embark on the adventure of a lifetime -- the search for the end of the Rainbow. With the aid of computers and an irrepressible belief, they achieve the impossible, finding and riding the multicolored arc.
Tommy Boy Tommy Boy (1995) Character: Ray Zalinsky
To save the family business, two ne’er-do-well traveling salesmen hit the road with disastrously funny consequences.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) Character: Captain Phineas J. Tucker
Firefighters Chuck Ford and Larry Valentine are guy's guys, loyal to the core—which is why when widower Larry asks Chuck to pose as his lover so that he can get domestic partner benefits for his kids, his buddy agrees. However, things get dicey when a bureaucrat comes calling, and the boys are forced to present a picture of domestic bliss.
Toronto Rocks Toronto Rocks (2003) Character: Self
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks,""Stars 4 SARS," "SARSStock,","SARSfest," "SARS-a-palooza," the "SARS concert," or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert." Estimated to have between 450,000 and 500,000 people attending the concert, it is the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history, and one of the largest in North American history.
The House of Mirth The House of Mirth (2000) Character: Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Diamonds Diamonds (1999) Character: Lance Agensky
Mystery about an ex-prizefighter who embarks on a journey to find 13 missing diamonds
Who Saw the Men in Black Who Saw the Men in Black (2021) Character: self
Who are the Men in Black? Many have reported their own Men in Black experiences and eye witness accounts since the beginning of the UFO cover-up history. Walk through the true history of Men in Black events from the 1940s until now.
Evolution Evolution (2001) Character: Governor Lewis
A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019) Character: N/A
Comic Chris Farley breaks through as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and later stars in several iconic big-screen comedies, but behind his over-the-top stage presence lay insecurities deeply tied to his addictive personality.
Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2016) Character: Self
Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
My Girl My Girl (1991) Character: Harry Sultenfuss
Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...
50 First Dates 50 First Dates (2004) Character: Dr. Keats
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) Character: Chris Magruder
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.
1941 1941 (1979) Character: Sgt. Frank Tree
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
The Earth Day Special The Earth Day Special (1990) Character: Vic's Buddy
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
Le fantastique Mr Murray Le fantastique Mr Murray (2019) Character: Self - Interviewee
Bill Murray is considered by many of his fans to be "the coolest man in the world". But how is it that this actor, who for a long time did little more than a few weird performances with strangers and crazy improvisations on TV shows, is now better known than many of his fellow actors with far more impressive filmographies? Although the film "Groundhog Day" was published a quarter of a century ago, the cult surrounding the American improvisational talent has never died down and is now becoming almost irrational. The documentary, peppered with interviews from companions and confidants, follows in Murray's footsteps and tries to fathom where the unique fascination for this man comes from. Starting with the theater in his hometown of Chicago, to the TV shows of the satirical magazine "National Lampoon" and the legendary comedy show "Saturday Night Live" to his checkered film career.
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979) Character: Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution". In the tradition of films like Groove Tube (1974), The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), and Saturday Night Live.
Zombie Town Zombie Town (2023) Character: Len Carver
Amy and Mike unearth a centuries-old curse when they decide to watch an exclusive film reel. The duo must track down an infamous filmmaker and navigate a town of hungry zombies to save the world.
Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor (2001) Character: Captain Thurman
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.



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