Peter Aykroyd
Canadian actor and comedian (1955–2021)
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Peter Aykroyd (/ˈækrɔɪd/ AK-royd; November 19, 1955 – November 6, 2021) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer, known for his work with the Toronto comedy troupe Second City, and the American sketch comedy TV series Saturday Night Live, both of which also featured his older brother, Dan Aykroyd, with whom he collaborated on works such as the screenplay for the 1991 feature film comedy Nothing but Trouble.
- Actor
- comedian
- writer
- producer
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Aykroyd in 1978 | |
| Born | November 19, 1955 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 6, 2021 (aged 65) Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1977–1999 |
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Early life
Career
Aykrod and his brother Dan were in the Second City comedy troupe in Toronto. The two were also on Saturday Night Live. He was a cast member and writer during the show's fifth season, from 1979 to 1980.[5]
Aykroyd and his brother Dan wrote the 1991 film Nothing but Trouble. Aykroyd wrote the story[6] and Dan wrote the screenplay. In 1996, Aykroyd co-created the Canadian sci-fi show Psi Factor[6] with Christopher Chacon and Peter Ventrella; the show was hosted by his brother Dan and produced 88 episodes.[7]
In 1997, Aykroyd and Jim Belushi provided the voices of Elwood Blues and Jake Blues for the cartoon The Blues Brothers: Animated Series, playing the roles made famous by their respective brothers Dan and John. Peter Aykroyd appeared in such films as Spies Like Us, Dragnet, Nothing but Trouble and Coneheads.[4]
Death
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1979 | Java Junkie | Joe | |
| 1981 | Gas | Ed Marshal | |
| 1983 | Doctor Detroit | Mr. Frankman | |
| The Funny Farm | Stephen Croft | ||
| 1984 | Nothing Lasts Forever | Musician | |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Unger | |
| 1987 | Dragnet | Phoney Cop #2 | |
| 1991 | Nothing but Trouble | Mike, The Doorman | Also writer Nominated 1992 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay (with Dan Aykroyd) |
| 1993 | Coneheads | Highmaster's Aide | |
| 1995 | Kids of the Round Table | Mr. Cole, Alex's Father |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | First Episode | Notes |
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| 1977 | The New Avengers | Mirschtia | "Emily" | 1 episode |
| 1978 | Second City TV | Saloon Patron | "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" | 1 episode |
| 1979–1980 | Saturday Night Live | Various Roles | "Teri Garr/The B-52's" | 16 episodes, also writer Nominated 1980 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program |
| 1985 | From Here to Maternity | Jack | N/a | TV movie |
| 1986 | Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills | "Bunky" | "Unaccustomed as I Am To Public Speaking" | 2 episodes |
| 1996–2000 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | CIA Agent | "John Doe" | Writer, creator, executive producer |
| 1999 | Justice | George Norton | N/a | TV movie |
