Date of birth: July 01, 1952 (Age: 74 as of September 2026)
Full name: Daniel Edward Aykroyd
Born place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6’0’’ (183 cm)
Weight: 113 kg (249 pounds)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Hazel
Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He studied sociology and criminology at Carleton University before joining the comedy scene that led to Saturday Night Live.
Aykroyd co-created memorable characters on Saturday Night Live and co-wrote and starred in The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters. He has also appeared in Trading Places, Driving Miss Daisy and My Girl, and works as a producer and entrepreneur.
The old article treated career achievements and body weight as a single success formula. Those unsupported conclusions were removed while his comedy, writing and film work were expanded.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
