Dan Aykroyd
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Dan Aykroyd
Summary
Dan Aykroyd is a human[1]. Born in Ottawa[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1952[3]. He worked as an actor[4], screenwriter[5], ufologist[6], comedian[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,542 views/month, #1,724 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Ottawa[2], Dan Aykroyd…
- Dan Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952[3].
- Dan Aykroyd's father was Peter H. Aykroyd[10].
- Dan Aykroyd was married to Donna Dixon[11].
- A child of Dan Aykroyd was Vera Sola[12].
- Dan Aykroyd held citizenship in Canada[13].
- Dan Aykroyd's professions included actor[4].
- Dan Aykroyd worked as a screenwriter[5].
- Dan Aykroyd's professions included ufologist[6].
- Dan Aykroyd's professions included comedian[7].
- Dan Aykroyd worked as a singer[8].
- Dan Aykroyd's professions included film producer[14].
- Dan Aykroyd was educated at Carleton University[15].
- Dan Aykroyd's education included a stint at Lisgar Collegiate Institute[16].
- Dan Aykroyd's education included a stint at St. Patrick's High School[17].
- Dan Aykroyd's education included a stint at St. Pius X High School[18].
- A notable work attributed to Dan Aykroyd is Ghostbusters[19].
- A notable work attributed to Dan Aykroyd is Yogi Bear[20].
- A notable work attributed to Dan Aykroyd is Antz[21].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Member of the Order of Canada[22].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[23].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Canada's Walk of Fame[24].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[25].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[26].
- Dan Aykroyd received the Great Immigrants Award[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CA[29]
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Began / founded: 1952-07-01[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 90f5ec24-5d00-40f4-895f-43083bded2cd[31]
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Origins and Family
Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa[2]. He was born on July 1, 1952[3]. His father was Peter H. Aykroyd[10].
Education
Educated at Carleton University[15], an open-access publisher[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1943[34], headquartered in Ottawa[35]; Lisgar Collegiate Institute[16], a high school[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1843[38]; St. Patrick's High School[17], a high school[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1929[41]; and St. Pius X High School[18], a high school[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1958[44]. Dan Aykroyd studied under Del Close[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], screenwriter[5], ufologist[6], comedian[7], singer[8], and film producer[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ghostbusters[19], a media franchise[46], founded in 1984[47]; Yogi Bear[20], a film[48], directed by Eric Brevig[49]; and Antz[21], an animated film[50], directed by Eric Darnell[51].
Recognition
Awards received include Member of the Order of Canada[22], a grade of an order[52], in Canada[53]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[23], a class of award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1957[56]; Canada's Walk of Fame[24], a street[57], in Canada[58], founded in 1998[59]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[25], a class of award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1981[62]; and Great Immigrants Award[27], an award[63], in United States[64], founded in 2006[65].
Personal Life
Among Dan Aykroyd's spouses was Donna Dixon[11]. A child of him was Vera Sola[12]. His religion is recorded as spiritualism[66].
Why It Matters
Dan Aykroyd ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,542 views/month, #1,724 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Mike Myers[69], a screenwriter[70], b. 1963[71], of Canada[72], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[73] and Robert Capron[74], a voice actor[75], b. 1998[76], of United States[77], specialised in film[78].
FAQs
Where was Dan Aykroyd born?
Born in Ottawa[2], Dan Aykroyd…
Who were Dan Aykroyd's parents?
Dan Aykroyd's father was Peter H. Aykroyd[10].
Who was Dan Aykroyd married to?
Dan Aykroyd's spouses include Donna Dixon[11].
What did Dan Aykroyd do for work?
Dan Aykroyd worked as actor[4], screenwriter[5], ufologist[6], comedian[7], and singer[8].
Where did Dan Aykroyd go to school?
Dan Aykroyd was educated at Carleton University[15], Lisgar Collegiate Institute[16], St. Patrick's High School[17], and St. Pius X High School[18].
What awards did Dan Aykroyd receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[22], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[23], Canada's Walk of Fame[24], and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[25].
Who did Dan Aykroyd influence?
Dan Aykroyd has been cited as an influence by Mike Myers[69] and Robert Capron[74].