SNL at the Oscars

"Saturday Night Live" has been a comedic and American staple for more than 35 years. Almost since it's inception, cast-members and alumni have made leaps to the big screen. SNL has churned out a slew of movie stars and some have even made it to Hollywood's biggest night. Here's a look at the few "Saturday Night Live" alum who've been nominated for an Oscar. 

Dan Aykroyd

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 1990

"Driving Miss Daisy"

SNL: 1975-1979

Bill Murray

Best Actor Nominee, 2004

"Lost in Translation"

SNL: 1977-1980

Eddie Murphy

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 2007

"Dreamgirls"

SNL: 1980-1984

Robert Downey, Jr.

Best Actor Nominee, 1993

"Chaplin"

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 2009

"Tropic Thunder"

SNL: 1985-1986

Joan Cusack

Best Supporting Actress Nominee, 1989

"Working Girl"

Best Supporting Actress Nominee, 1998

"In & Out"

SNL: 1985-1986

Kristen Wiig

Best Screenplay Nominee, 2012

"Bridesmaids"

SNL: 2005-2012

22 Best Dance Scenes

Film: BLUES BROTHERS

Director: John Landis

Actors: Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Carrie Fisher,

Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Steve Cropper

Year: 1980

The last scene on the list boosts James Brown, Jim Belushi, and Dan Aykroyd in a hilarious parody of gospel music. It's a party for your senses!

see full list

25 Best Christmas Films

8) TRADING PLACES

Director: John Landis

Actors: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis,

Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliot

Year: 1983

If the picture of a drunk, dirty Santa doesn't make you want to see this hilarious film, I'm not sure what will. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd are perfectly cast as a two very different guys who join forces to fight against a pair of corrupt Wall Street brothers.

see full list

Quote of the Day

"Ray, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!"

Ernie Hudson as 'Winston', "Ghostbusters", 1984

Brit of the Week

Hugh Dancy (June 19, 1975) was born in Staffordshire, England. His father is a philosopher and professor and his mother is a publisher. He was educated at Dragon School, Winchester College, and finally St. Peter's College. He got his start on the series "Cold Feet" and made his film debut in 2001's "Black Hawk Down". He has since had roles in "Adam", "Confessions of a Shopaholic", "King Arthur", and "Evening". Next up for him: "My Idiot Brother" (with Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, and Elizabeth Banks), "Hysteria" (with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rupert Everett, and Gemma Jones), and "Dorothy of Oz" (with Lea Michele, Patrick Stewart, and Dan Aykroyd).

Quote of the Day

"Ow, you fat penguin!"

Dan Aykroyd as 'Elwood', "The Blues Brothers", 1980

You Say It's Your Birthday!

Happy 62nd Birthday, John Belushi!!!!!

in NYC

in high school, 1960s

with Jane Curtain on "SNL", 1970s

on the set of "Animal House", 1978

with Gilda Radner on "SNL", late 1970s

with James Brown and Keith Richards, 1980s

with great friend Dan Akyroyd on the set

of "The Blues Brothers", 1980

his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame