Dan Aykroyd became the first "Saturday Night Live" alumnus to win an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Boolie Wertham in the 1989 film version of Alfred Uhry's play, "Driving Miss Daisy." The Canadian-born actor played the son of Daisy Wertham (Jessica Tandy), whose driving accidents compelled Boolie to find a driver (Morgan Freeman) for his mother.
Aykroyd was nominated for best supporting actor, but the award went to Denzel Washington for his performance in the drama "Glory."
Jessica Tandy won the 1989 Best Actress Oscar for her performance as the title character in "Driving Miss Daisy."
Driving Miss Daisy was created on 1989-12-15.
The Production Budget for Driving Miss Daisy was $7,500,000.
Driving Miss Daisy was released on 12/13/1989.
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The Production Budget for Driving Miss Daisy was $7,500,000.
Aykroyd played Boolie Wortham, son of the title character in "Driving Miss Daisy." The Canadian-born actor received an Academy Award nomination as best supporting actor for his performance in the 1989 film.
Hoke is a strong character. He was hired by Boolie to drive Miss Daisy around. He puts up with her. He is also rational. He said he does not mind working with Jews (stingy and cheap).
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Driving Miss Daisy grossed $106,593,296 worldwide.
Driving Miss Daisy grossed $106,593,296 in the domestic market.
Alfred Fox Uhry wrote the original play and the screenplay for Driving Miss Daisy (1989).