Dan Aykroyd
Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 66 films, with $4,433,498,888 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #407) |
Best-known acting roles: Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire), Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Cabbie (Ghostbusters), Captain Jesse Thurman (Pearl Harbor), Yogi Bear (Yogi Bear) |
Best-known technical roles: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Executive Producer), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Executive Producer), Ghostbusters (Executive Producer), Ghostbusters (Screenwriter), Dragnet (Screenwriter) |
Most productive collaborators: Eric Brevig, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Ventimilia, Adam Sandler, Kevin James |
Career Summary
Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
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As an Actor | Supporting | 21 | $1,500,462,256 | $960,564,945 | $2,461,027,201 |
Leading | 17 | $859,842,757 | $221,208,418 | $1,081,051,175 | |
Inverviewee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Cameo | 2 | $145,392,282 | $74,179,602 | $219,571,884 | |
Lead Ensemble Member | 1 | $109,903,000 | $85,200,000 | $195,103,000 | |
(Unclassified) | 22 | $287,748,204 | $188,997,424 | $476,745,628 | |
In Technical Roles | Screenwriter | 7 | $461,027,219 | $52,993,684 | $514,020,903 |
Executive Producer | 3 | $367,614,149 | $260,037,686 | $627,651,835 | |
Story Creator | 1 | $60,083,467 | $0 | $60,083,467 | |
Director | 1 | $8,479,793 | $0 | $8,479,793 |
Career Trend
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Theater counts: Ghostbusters set for second-widest opening of the year
November 18th, 2021
After an array of release date changes, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is finally here. The latest in the Ghostbusters franchise is set to launch in 4,315 theaters, only trailing No Time to Die’s 4,407 venues as the largest opening this year, and overtaking both Jungle Cruise (4,310) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (4,300). The supernatural comedy is directed by Jason Reitman and stars a plethora of Hollywood talent, including the familiar faces of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and archival footage of the late Harold Ramis as the serious Dr. Egon Spengler. Also new in wide release this week is the latest from Warner Bros. in King Richard. The biographical drama follows the life of Richard Williams, the father of tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams. The film opens in 3,302 locations while simultaneously being available for viewing on HBO Max.
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Featured Blu-ray Review: Dragnet
October 23rd, 2018
Dragnet is a continuation of the 1950s / 1960s police procedural TV series of the same name. It isn’t exactly a remake, as Harry Morgan reprises his role as Bill Gannon, but it is certainly a more comedic take on the show. I remember loving this movie as a kid, but I also haven’t seen it since I was a kid. Has it aged well? Or am I going to be forced to use the “I was young.” excuse?
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2014 Preview: August
August 1st, 2014
July was... well... let's just pretend it didn't happen. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes did well, but week after week 2014 fell further behind 2013 in the year-to-date comparison. At the moment, we are roughly $400 million behind last year's pace and while I don't think August will continue the losing streak, there's really no chance August will put a dent in that number. It looks more and more likely that Guardians of the Galaxy will be a hit, especially given its early reviews, but it could be the last $100 million hit till October, if the bad buzz surrounding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turns into bad ticket sales. Last August there were two films that reached $100 million, plus two others that came close. This August might match that, while the biggest film this year should top the biggest film from last year. I think the slump 2014 is suffering through will end the first weekend and overall I think it will cut the deficit a little bit. That said, summer 2014 will still end as one of the worst recent summers at the box office.
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All Acting Credits
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Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
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Mar 22, 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen E… | Dr. Raymond “Ray”… | $109,903,000 | $85,200,000 | $195,103,000 |
Sep 1, 2023 | Zombie Town | ||||
Nov 19, 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Dr. Raymond “Ray”… | $129,360,575 | $74,179,602 | $203,540,177 |
Jan 26, 2021 | Belushi | Himself | |||
Jul 15, 2016 | Ghostbusters | Cabbie | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 |
Aug 11, 2015 | I Am Chris Farley | Himself | |||
Jul 24, 2015 | Pixels | 1982 Championship MC | $78,765,986 | $165,275,818 | $244,041,804 |
Jun 12, 2015 | Live from New York! | Himself | |||
Aug 1, 2014 | Get on Up | Ben Bart | $30,569,935 | $2,769,933 | $33,339,868 |
Jul 2, 2014 | Tammy | Don | $84,525,432 | $11,882,223 | $96,407,655 |
May 9, 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy… | Scarecrow | $8,462,347 | $11,645,586 | $20,107,933 |
Aug 10, 2012 | The Campaign | Wade Motch | $86,907,746 | $18,000,000 | $104,907,746 |
Dec 17, 2010 | Yogi Bear | Yogi Bear | $100,246,011 | $104,528,679 | $204,774,690 |
May 23, 2008 | War, Inc. | The Vice President | $580,862 | $718,993 | $1,299,855 |
Jul 20, 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Ch… | Captain Tucker | $119,725,280 | $65,983,182 | $185,708,462 |
Jul 13, 2007 | Shortcut to Happiness | Julius Jenson | |||
Nov 24, 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Vic Frohmeyer | $73,701,902 | $22,767,285 | $96,469,187 |
Aug 20, 2004 | Bright Young Things | Lord Monomark | $933,637 | $1,748,963 | $2,682,600 |
Feb 13, 2004 | 50 First Dates | Dr. Keats | $120,776,832 | $75,543,497 | $196,320,329 |
Feb 15, 2002 | Crossroads | Lucy's Dad | $37,188,667 | $19,811,333 | $57,000,000 |
Aug 24, 2001 | The Curse of the Jade … | Chris Magruder | $7,496,522 | $11,000,000 | $18,496,522 |
Jun 8, 2001 | Evolution | Governor of Arizona | $38,311,134 | $60,030,798 | $98,341,932 |
May 25, 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Captain Jesse Thu… | $198,539,855 | $250,699,998 | $449,239,853 |
Dec 22, 2000 | The House of Mirth | Gus Trenor | $3,041,803 | $2,107,328 | $5,149,131 |
Oct 27, 2000 | Stardom | Barry Levine | $77,527 | $77,527 | |
Jul 21, 2000 | Loser | Mr. Tanneck | $15,464,026 | $2,786,080 | $18,250,106 |
Dec 10, 1999 | Diamonds | Lance | $81,897 | $81,897 | |
Oct 2, 1998 | Antz | Chip | $90,757,863 | $61,700,000 | $152,457,863 |
Feb 6, 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | Elwood Blues | $14,089,198 | $14,089,198 | |
Apr 11, 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Grocer | $28,084,357 | $2,986,055 | $31,070,412 |
Dec 20, 1996 | My Fellow Americans | William Haney | $22,331,846 | $22,331,846 | |
Sep 13, 1996 | Feeling Minnesota | Ben Costikyan | $3,124,440 | $628,006 | $3,752,446 |
Apr 19, 1996 | Celtic Pride | Jimmy Flaherty | $9,240,378 | $9,240,378 | |
Apr 12, 1996 | Getting Away with Murder | Jack Lambert | $197,322 | $197,322 | |
Mar 29, 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | Colonel Hall | $30,356,589 | $7,600,000 | $37,956,589 |
Sep 22, 1995 | Canadian Bacon | (uncredited) High… | $178,104 | $178,104 | |
Mar 31, 1995 | Tommy Boy | Zalinsky | $32,648,673 | $32,648,673 | |
Oct 14, 1994 | Exit to Eden | Fred Lavery | $6,813,570 | $6,813,570 | |
Jul 22, 1994 | North | Pa Tex | $6,583,223 | $6,583,223 | |
Feb 11, 1994 | My Girl 2 | Henry Sultenfuss | $16,559,100 | $16,559,100 | |
Jul 23, 1993 | Coneheads | Beldar | $21,153,686 | $21,153,686 | |
Dec 25, 1992 | Chaplin | Mack Sennett | $9,289,349 | $9,289,349 | |
Sep 9, 1992 | Sneakers | Mother | $51,433,000 | $51,433,000 | |
1992 | This is My Life | Arnold Moss | $2,922,094 | $2,922,094 | |
Nov 27, 1991 | My Girl | Henry Sultenfuss | $58,011,485 | $58,011,485 | |
Feb 15, 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | Judge Alvin 'J.P.… | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | |
Feb 9, 1990 | Loose Cannons | Ellis | $4,463,085 | $4,463,085 | |
Dec 13, 1989 | Driving Miss Daisy | Boolie Werthan | $106,593,296 | $106,593,296 | |
Jun 16, 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Doctor Raymond St… | $112,494,738 | $103,005,262 | $215,500,000 |
Dec 9, 1988 | My Stepmother Is an Alien | Steven Mills | $13,854,000 | $13,854,000 | |
Jul 22, 1988 | Caddyshack II | Capt. Tom Everett | $11,798,302 | $11,798,302 | |
Jun 17, 1988 | The Great Outdoors | Roman | $41,455,230 | $41,455,230 | |
Feb 5, 1988 | She's Having a Baby | (uncredited) Came… | $16,031,707 | $16,031,707 | |
Jan 15, 1988 | The Couch Trip | John Burns | $11,005,304 | $11,005,304 | |
Jun 26, 1987 | Dragnet | Friday | $57,387,000 | $57,387,000 | |
Dec 6, 1985 | Spies Like Us | Austin Millbarge | $60,083,467 | $60,083,467 | |
Feb 22, 1985 | Into the Night | Herb | $6,720,160 | $6,720,160 | |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | Doctor Raymond St… | $242,604,185 | $52,978,295 | $295,582,480 |
May 23, 1984 | Indiana Jones and the … | Weber | $179,880,271 | $153,200,000 | $333,080,271 |
Jun 24, 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Passenger/Ambulan… | $29,500,000 | $29,500,000 | |
Jun 8, 1983 | Trading Places | Louis Winthorpe III | $90,400,000 | $90,400,000 | |
May 6, 1983 | Doctor Detroit | Clifford Skridlow | $10,400,000 | $10,400,000 | |
Oct 29, 1982 | It Came From Hollywood | Himself | $2,091,037 | $2,091,037 | |
Dec 18, 1981 | Neighbors | Vic | $29,916,207 | $29,916,207 | |
Jun 20, 1980 | The Blues Brothers | Elwood | $57,229,890 | $15,389 | $57,245,279 |
Dec 14, 1979 | 1941 | Sergeant Frank Tree | $34,175,000 | $60,700,000 | $94,875,000 |
Averages | $47,595,877 | $52,763,807 | $72,680,310 | ||
Totals | 66 | $2,903,348,499 | $1,530,150,389 | $4,433,498,888 |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Mar 22, 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen E… | $45,004,673 | 4,345 | $109,903,000 | $195,103,000 | 56.3% |
Sep 1, 2023 | Zombie Town | |||||
Dec 17, 2010 | Yogi Bear | $16,411,322 | 3,515 | $100,246,011 | $204,774,690 | 49.0% |
Apr 11, 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | $6,870,397 | 1,242 | $28,084,357 | $31,070,412 | 90.4% |
Dec 20, 1996 | My Fellow Americans | $2,860,334 | 1,915 | $22,331,846 | $22,331,846 | 100.0% |
Jul 23, 1993 | Coneheads | $7,100,501 | 1,978 | $21,153,686 | $21,153,686 | 100.0% |
Sep 9, 1992 | Sneakers | $10,031,145 | 2,062 | $51,433,000 | $51,433,000 | 100.0% |
Feb 15, 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | $3,966,240 | 1,671 | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | 100.0% |
Feb 9, 1990 | Loose Cannons | $2,239,830 | 1,214 | $4,463,085 | $4,463,085 | 100.0% |
Jun 17, 1988 | The Great Outdoors | $6,121,115 | 1,430 | $41,455,230 | $41,455,230 | 100.0% |
Jun 26, 1987 | Dragnet | $10,542,669 | 1,343 | $57,387,000 | $57,387,000 | 100.0% |
Dec 6, 1985 | Spies Like Us | $8,614,039 | 1,700 | $60,083,467 | $60,083,467 | 100.0% |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | $13,612,564 | 1,506 | $242,604,185 | $295,582,480 | 82.1% |
Jun 8, 1983 | Trading Places | $7,348,200 | 1,387 | $90,400,000 | $90,400,000 | 100.0% |
May 6, 1983 | Doctor Detroit | $3,295,722 | 1,343 | $10,400,000 | $10,400,000 | 100.0% |
Dec 18, 1981 | Neighbors | $6,481,386 | 1,415 | $29,916,207 | $29,916,207 | 100.0% |
Jun 20, 1980 | The Blues Brothers | $4,858,152 | 594 | $57,229,890 | $57,245,279 | 100.0% |
Dec 14, 1979 | 1941 | $2,701,898 | 325 | $34,175,000 | $94,875,000 | 36.0% |
Averages | $9,297,658 | 1,705 | $57,043,868 | $75,067,893 | 89.0% | |
Totals | 18 | $969,745,757 | $1,276,154,175 |
Supporting Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Jul 15, 2016 | Ghostbusters | $46,018,755 | 3,963 | $128,350,574 | $229,008,658 | 56.0% |
Jul 24, 2015 | Pixels | $24,011,616 | 3,723 | $78,765,986 | $244,041,804 | 32.3% |
Aug 1, 2014 | Get on Up | $13,585,915 | 2,469 | $30,569,935 | $33,339,868 | 91.7% |
Jul 2, 2014 | Tammy | $21,577,049 | 3,465 | $84,525,432 | $96,407,655 | 87.7% |
May 9, 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy… | $3,747,780 | 2,658 | $8,462,347 | $20,107,933 | 42.1% |
Aug 10, 2012 | The Campaign | $26,588,460 | 3,302 | $86,907,746 | $104,907,746 | 82.8% |
Jul 20, 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Ch… | $34,233,750 | 3,501 | $119,725,280 | $185,708,462 | 64.5% |
Nov 24, 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | $21,570,867 | 3,416 | $73,701,902 | $96,469,187 | 76.4% |
Feb 13, 2004 | 50 First Dates | $39,852,237 | 3,612 | $120,776,832 | $196,320,329 | 61.5% |
Feb 15, 2002 | Crossroads | $14,527,187 | 2,381 | $37,188,667 | $57,000,000 | 65.2% |
May 25, 2001 | Pearl Harbor | $59,078,912 | 3,255 | $198,539,855 | $449,239,853 | 44.2% |
Oct 2, 1998 | Antz | $17,195,160 | 2,929 | $90,757,863 | $152,457,863 | 59.5% |
Sep 13, 1996 | Feeling Minnesota | $1,598,051 | 869 | $3,124,440 | $3,752,446 | 83.3% |
Mar 31, 1995 | Tommy Boy | $8,027,843 | 2,186 | $32,648,673 | $32,648,673 | 100.0% |
Jul 22, 1994 | North | $3,036,050 | 1,481 | $6,583,223 | $6,583,223 | 100.0% |
Feb 11, 1994 | My Girl 2 | $5,012,295 | 1,853 | $16,559,100 | $16,559,100 | 100.0% |
Dec 25, 1992 | Chaplin | 1,080 | $9,289,349 | $9,289,349 | 100.0% | |
Nov 27, 1991 | My Girl | $12,391,783 | 2,089 | $58,011,485 | $58,011,485 | 100.0% |
Dec 13, 1989 | Driving Miss Daisy | 1,668 | $106,593,296 | $106,593,296 | 100.0% | |
May 23, 1984 | Indiana Jones and the … | $25,337,110 | 1,687 | $179,880,271 | $333,080,271 | 54.0% |
Jun 24, 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | $6,614,366 | 1,288 | $29,500,000 | $29,500,000 | 100.0% |
Averages | $20,210,799 | 2,518 | $71,450,584 | $117,191,771 | 76.2% | |
Totals | 21 | $1,500,462,256 | $2,461,027,201 |
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All Technical Credits
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Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
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Mar 22, 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Executive Producer | $109,903,000 | $85,200,000 | $195,103,000 |
Nov 19, 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Executive Producer | $129,360,575 | $74,179,602 | $203,540,177 |
Jul 15, 2016 | Ghostbusters | Executive Producer | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 |
Feb 6, 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | Screenwriter | $14,089,198 | $14,089,198 | |
Jul 23, 1993 | Coneheads | Screenwriter | $21,153,686 | $21,153,686 | |
Feb 15, 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | Director Screenwriter |
$8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | |
Jun 26, 1987 | Dragnet | Screenwriter | $57,387,000 | $57,387,000 | |
Dec 6, 1985 | Spies Like Us | Story by Screenwriter |
$60,083,467 | $60,083,467 | |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | Screenwriter | $242,604,185 | $52,978,295 | $295,582,480 |
Jun 20, 1980 | The Blues Brothers | Screenwriter | $57,229,890 | $15,389 | $57,245,279 |
Averages | $82,864,137 | $62,606,274 | $114,167,274 | ||
Totals | 10 | $828,641,368 | $313,031,370 | $1,141,672,738 |
Director Credits
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Feb 15, 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | $3,966,240 | 1,671 | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | 100.0% |
Averages | $3,966,240 | 1,671 | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | 100.0% | |
Totals | 1 | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 |
Writer Credits
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Feb 6, 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | $6,129,615 | 2,807 | $14,089,198 | $14,089,198 | 100.0% |
Jul 23, 1993 | Coneheads | $7,100,501 | 1,978 | $21,153,686 | $21,153,686 | 100.0% |
Feb 15, 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | $3,966,240 | 1,671 | $8,479,793 | $8,479,793 | 100.0% |
Jun 26, 1987 | Dragnet | $10,542,669 | 1,343 | $57,387,000 | $57,387,000 | 100.0% |
Dec 6, 1985 | Spies Like Us | $8,614,039 | 1,700 | $60,083,467 | $60,083,467 | 100.0% |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | $13,612,564 | 1,506 | $242,604,185 | $295,582,480 | 82.1% |
Jun 20, 1980 | The Blues Brothers | $4,858,152 | 594 | $57,229,890 | $57,245,279 | 100.0% |
Averages | $7,831,969 | 1,657 | $65,861,031 | $73,431,558 | 97.4% | |
Totals | 7 | $461,027,219 | $514,020,903 |
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
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Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,255 | $8,479,793 |
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 388 | $366,219,023 |
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 232 | $461,027,219 |
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,092 | $60,083,467 |
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 754 | $255,437,686 |
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,730 | $52,993,684 |
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,621 | $8,479,793 |
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 563 | $621,656,709 |
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 569 | $514,020,903 |
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,502 | $60,083,467 |