Donna Dixon Biography

In the 1980s, she made her acting debut and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the situation comedy ‘Bosom Buddies’. The television show premiered on November 27, 1980 and lasted for only two seasons. In 1983, Dixon was seen in the American comedy film ‘Doctor Detroit’ along with Dan Aykroyd who later became her husband. After doing two comedy movies, Dixon appeared in the 1983 American anthology science-fiction fantasy horror film ‘The Twilight Zone’. The movie was produced by Steven Spielberg and was based on the novel of the same name. The film was a commercial hit as it earned $ 29.5 million against the budget of $ 10 million.

In 1989, she appeared in the movie ‘Speed Zone’, alongside her husband. The movie was a comedy set around an illegal cross-country race. Dixon played the role of Tiffany who is a dumb Marilyn Monroe- esque actress. In 1992, she was seen in yet another comedy film ‘Wayne’s World’ as one of the main character’s dream woman. In 1994, she was seen in the comedy-thriller film, ‘Exit to Eden’, which also starred Dan Aykroyd. Lastly, she was seen in the hit TV series ‘The Nanny’ in 1995. Dan Aykroyd was also seen in the show as a guest star. It was a highly successful show which earned many nominations at the Emmy’s.

In 1983, she married her co-star Dan Aykroyd from ‘Doctor Detroit’ and the couple has three daughters: Danielle Aykroyd, Belle Aykroyd, and Stella Aykroyd. In April 2022, Donna and Dan announced their separation after nearly forty years of marriage. They continue to be legally married, business partners, co-workers and co-parents and share a "loving friendship."

In addition to her acting career, Donna Dixon is also a former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Virginia USA in 1976.