Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician. He rose to fame as an original member of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players on Saturday Night Live in the late 1970s. Aykroyd is known for his comedic roles in films like Ghostbusters, Trading Places, and The Blues Brothers. He has also showcased his dramatic talent in movies such as Driving Miss Daisy and Chaplin.