Dan Aykroyd

He had a small window of being attractive around the time Ghostbusters came out.

Autistic. Webbed toes. Makes his money from vodka and a blues club chain now.

I liked Ted Shackelford better as Gary Ewing. He was much more attractive than Ackroyd, though Ackroyd is the better actor.

He's not retired. Most of his output lately has been voiceover work.

From November 2:

[quote]This time, Aykroyd is looking to return to The Great Outdoors in a sequel called The Great Outlaws. In an interview with THR, the actor says the sequel would again feature Aykroyd's character, Roman, running a Ponzi scheme on a Federal agent. Aykroyd says he's on the lookout for someone to take the Candy role, although it's unclear if that means it will be the same character or a new character that would be his comedic partner in the film. Director Howard Deutch is working on the idea with Aykroyd, although he's worked primarily in TV since 2008, so this would be a return to features for him. Here's what Aykroyd had to say about the idea:

[quote][italic]"Howie Deutch was a really fun director on the picture. He loved handling [John] Candy and me. Howie and I are working on the sequel, called The Great Outlaws. I am looking for the Candy figure. There are some really interesting names, but I can’t say who. Howie and I are tickled to bring back Roman as a Ponzi scheme guy who victimizes a federal agent. Who knows? If I find the right partner…"[/italic]

No. I enjoyed the first movie and there is no substitute for John Candy.

I heard he ate Donna Dixon

And then he pooped out Donna Dixon

And now sleeps next to poopy Donna Dixon.

October 26:

[quote]The yet-to-be-titled series will include as-yet-unseen materials, and dive into the history, music catalog and legacy of the characters, as well as the actors behind them and the friendship they shared. According to today’s announcement, the series will also tackle “the sensitivities of race in the music industry and reveals the mindsets, intentions and follow-through of the creators.”

[...]

[quote]Adds Aykroyd: “Much will be revealed that even I, as one of the originators, might not have been aware of. In the end, it will be all about the artists and their music.”

[quote]The documentary will “frame the Blues Brothers phenomenon as a springboard to explore the greater world of blues, rhythm and blues and gospel,” said Belushi-Pisano. “Opening that door is interesting and exciting and undoubtedly will bring a great deal of depth to the project. With this collaboration, we continue Dan and John’s original mission to share their passion for this music and, foremost, to celebrate the artists who created it. We expect this to be a significant historical and cultural investigation.”

He and Donna are separating.

Separating ? Why bother.

[quote]He had a small window of being attractive around the time Ghostbusters came out.

Also on his first year at SNL, with the sideburns and motorcycle jacket. Michael O'Donoghue referred to him as "rough trade."

I can't remember if this is true, but I think in a situation like that, it may mean one of the pair has health issues and wants to ensure that the other will get to have some money that won't be eaten up by expenses.

Besides Ghostbusters, I’ve only seen him in Trains, Planes and Automobiles. And that’s because I was trapped at someone else’s house during the holidays.

He just doesn’t make the kind of project I’m interested in.

Dan wasn’t in Trains and John wasn’t in Ghostbusters.

R11 what a concept. That Donna is one mercenary bitch!

Other than Aykroyd and John Belushi nobody gave a shit about the Blues Brothers.

The movie was a dull mess, their musical performances were weird and bad, and it all seemed like some inside joke only they were in on. I never understood the appeal at all.

Dan bought Mama Cass house, and had it for years, eventually selling to Beverly D'Angelo (sp?). Somewhere along the line. Cass' famous celebrity signature wall was painted over, and it was signed by every rock star that came to her house. What a shame- and I'm not blaming Dan, before that it was rented to Ringo and others.

Dan's a big Spiritualist and ET guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I find him interesting.

I Smell lavender. She does not seem straight

Jesus Christ, John Belushi has been dead for forty years!

That went by fast...

R15 I'm with you, but straight guys of a certain age love The Blues Brothers almost as much as they love Caddyshack.

I don't think this is a scheme to retain wealth. They're separated but not divorced, and apparently still in business together, too. Seems like just a case of growing apart.

Akyroyd was signed on as the executive producer and host of a show called Out There With Dan Akyroyd in the early 2000s. The show would feature interviews with famous UFO experts and stories highlighting extraterrestrial interactions.

According to Aykroyd, while taking a break during the taping of the finale episode of Out There he went outside to smoke a cigarette on the street. While he was out, he allegedes that a black Ford sedan parked across the street. In the car were two incredibly tall, angry blank-faced men staring at him. Aykroyd was on the phone at the time (fun fact, he was talking to Britney Spears) and, according to his version of events, he looked away for less than a second, and when he looked back the sedan the men had vanished. Aykroyd claims he would have had to see the car drive past him to leave because they were on a one-way street in the middle of New York City. After he re-entered the building to resume shooting, Akyroyd received the news two hours later of the show's cancellation and he was told to stop filming immediately.

The men were sitting in a car but he could tell they were incredibly tall? And then they vanished into thin air? And had his show cancelled?

So they were what...alien beings who have a lot of showbiz pull?

I'm beginning to understand why Donna has had enough...

Definitely on the spectrum and that's was his talent. Chose interesting roles, too - Driving Miss Daisy, the James Brown bio movie

R22 "So they were what...alien beings who have a lot of showbiz pull?"

Lmao...

"So they were what...alien beings who have a lot of showbiz pull?"

IIRC, Pia Zadora married one of those and he bought her a Golden Globe.

Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman both stayed married after separating, and Al Gore is still married to Tipper all these years later. I don't know why.

Back in the late 1990's (maybe very early 00's) Aykroyd said he was going to write an autobiography that would blow the lid on Hollywood.

I'm still waiting.........

Sorry, it's Rhea Perlman, I botched the name at r26.

He wears a wig.

R26 Maybe after forty years together, couples' assets and finances are so thoroughly enmeshed that it's easier to just stay legally married but live separate lives. Arnold and Maria Shriver were legally married for10 years after their separation and just finalized their divorce last year.

Sometimes it’s because of health insurance.

[quote]he looked away for less than a second, and when he looked back the sedan the men had vanished.

Man, I miss drugs.

R15 = Frank Oz

From 2001:

Dan Aykroyd retires from Hollywood Aged 49, Dan Aykroyd feels it's time to bid farewell to the movie industry

He provided the narration on Travel Channel’s Haunted Hotels show. His voice was unusually loud! I guess maybe he is on the spectrum.

He was defo in love with Belushi, right? Like, we've all accepted and realised that now, including Danny.

Also....don't come for me but John could look handsome sometimes, probably better-looking than Dan really.

R19, forty years this March 5th.

[quote](fun fact, he was talking to Britney Spears)

Giving advice on itchy cooters?

R38 he was the dad in her movie Crossroads.

Unlike Steve Martin, Aykroyd's waistline and backside grew exponentially throughout the 80 and 90s.