Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian-American actor, producer, comedian, musician, and filmmaker who was a founding member of Saturday Night Live’s “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.”
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Dan Aykroyd Early Life
Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Canada on July 1, 1952. Aykroyd was the son of British-born Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd and Lorraine Helene of French Canadian ancestry.
Aykroyd was raised in a Catholic family. He was determined to become a priest until he was seventeen years old. He went to Ottawa’s St. Pius X High School. Later, he attended St. Patrick’s High School in Ottawa.
Dan Aykroyd’s Net Worth
As of November 2022, Dan Aykroyd’s net worth is $250 Million.
| Net Worth: | $250 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 70 |
| Born: | July 1, 1952 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Country of Origin: | Canada |
| Source of Wealth: | Professional Actor |
Dan Aykroyd Career
Aykroyd began his professional acting career by appearing on the sketch comedy television show ‘The Hart and Lorne Terrific Hour.’ He formed a comedy duo with Valerie Bromfield after moving to Toronto.
In 1973, he joined the Second City improvisational troupe, where he worked with people like Bill Murray, John Candy, and Gilda Radner.
In 1992, he founded the House of Blues, a chain of 13 live music concert halls to promote African-American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art, in collaboration with several well-known Hollywood and music industry figures.
In 1991, he made his directorial debut with ‘Nothing But Trouble.’ The film did not perform well at the box office.
He hosts the ‘House of Blues Radio Hour,’ a weekly Jazz FM show in the role of Elwood Delaney aka Elwood Blues. He is currently on tour with his Blues Brothers.
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