Dan Aykroyd is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and musician from Canada. He is best known for his work on the iconic comedy film 'Ghostbusters' and the sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live'. He has also appeared in films such as 'The Blues Brothers', 'Trading Places', and 'Grosse Pointe Blank'. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award.