Peter Aykroyd | |
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Born | |
Died | November 6, 2021 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | (aged 65)
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Years active | 1978–1999 |
Relatives | Dan Aykroyd (brother) Donna Dixon (sister-in-law) Danielle Aykroyd (niece) |
Peter Aykroyd (November 19, 1955 – November 6, 2021) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer.
Born to Lorraine (1918–2018) and Peter Hugh Aykroyd (1922–2020)[1] in Ottawa, he was the younger brother of comedian Dan Aykroyd.[2] Along with his older brother he was 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 1979–1980.[3]
He and Dan Aykroyd wrote the movie Nothing but Trouble in the early 1990s; Peter wrote the story[4] and Dan wrote the screenplay. In 1996, Peter Aykroyd co-created the Canadian sci-fi show Psi Factor[4] with Christopher Chacon and Peter Ventrella; the show was hosted by his brother Dan and produced 88 episodes.[5]
In 1997, Peter 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.[2]
Aykroyd died in Spokane, Washington on November 6, 2021, at age 65, from sepsis caused by an untreated abdominal hernia.[6][7] His death was first announced two weeks later, through a title card on Saturday Night Live.[8]
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 | Uncredited | |
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 Mentot | |
1995 | Kids of the Round Table | Mr. Cole, Alex's Father |
Year | Title | Role | First Episode | Notes |
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1978 | Second City TV | Saloon Patron | "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" | 1 episode |
1979–1980 | Saturday Night Live | Various | "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 | 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 | "John Doe" | Writer, creator, executive producer | |
1999 | Justice | George Norton | TV movie |