Actor

Dan Aykroyd: Movies & Box Office

films: 102
on screen: 1974–2026
box office: $2.5B
average score: 69

Born: July 1, 1952 (age 74)
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Full name: Daniel Edward Aykroyd
Citizenship: Canada, United States
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active: 1971-present
Spouses: Donna Dixon
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Dan Aykroyd Movies

The highest-rated films Dan Aykroyd is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Belushi (2020) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Dan Aykroyd's Career in Numbers

Dan Aykroyd's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dan Aykroyd works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Gift of Winter (1974) to You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way) (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Dan Aykroyd Movies by Decade

1970s 6
1980s 20
1990s 27
2000s 7
2010s 10
2020s 8

The 1990s were Dan Aykroyd's busiest decade, with 27 films.

Dan Aykroyd Movies by Genre

Comedy 25
Documentary 8
Drama 8
Adventure 5
Action 5
Tv movie 5
Sci-Fi 5
Music 3
Biography 3
Animation 2

Comedy is the genre Dan Aykroyd has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of documentary (8).

Dan Aykroyd Career Milestones

First film: The Gift of Winter 1974
Biggest box office hit: Ghostbusters $297M worldwide
Best-rated film: Belushi Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way) 2026

102 credits

Dan Aykroyd Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Dan Aykroyd is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Dan Aykroyd Movies as an Actor

Dan Aykroyd in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Dan Aykroyd?

Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1952 and is 74 years old. Credited on films since 1974, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt, known as Dan Aykroyd, is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on July 1, 1952, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and gained prominence as a writer and an original member of the 'Not Ready for Prime Time Players' cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. He received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. Aykroyd also gained fame for writing and starring in Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, along with other comedic roles in The Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Spies Like Us, Dragnet, The Great Outdoors, Coneheads, and Blues Brothers 2000. His dramatic roles include Driving Miss Daisy, My Girl, Chaplin, and Sneakers. Aykroyd also appeared on various television shows like It's Garry Shandling's Show, Home Improvement, Family Guy, The Simpsons, and The Conners. He is a businessman having co-founded the House of Blues chain of music venues and the Crystal Head Vodka brand. Aykroyd is a reserved but passionate artist, who unlike his peers, was uninterested in recreational drug use, and attributes his inspirations to global blues culture and a well-educated community.

Works with

Who Dan Aykroyd Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Dan Aykroyd shares the most films with. Bill Murray comes first, with 16 films together, followed by John Landis (14).

FAQ

Dan Aykroyd: Questions & Answers

How many movies Dan Aykroyd has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Dan Aykroyd been in?

Dan Aykroyd is credited on 102 films, from 1974 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Dan Aykroyd's highest-grossing movie?

Ghostbusters (1984) is Dan Aykroyd's biggest box office hit, with $297M worldwide, ahead of Ghostbusters II (1989) ($215M). Across every film with box office figures, Dan Aykroyd's movies have made $2.5B.

Dan Aykroyd's biggest hits

What is the best Dan Aykroyd movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dan Aykroyd's best-rated film is Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019) with a score of 85, followed by Belushi (2020) (83).

Best Dan Aykroyd movies, ranked

How old is Dan Aykroyd?

Dan Aykroyd is 74 years old, born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What is Dan Aykroyd's newest movie?

The most recent film on Dan Aykroyd's filmography is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way) (2026).

Who does Dan Aykroyd work with most often?

Dan Aykroyd shares the most films with Bill Murray (16 films), John Landis (14 films) and Chevy Chase (13 films).

The Best Dan Aykroyd Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 102 credits.

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