Peter Aykroyd ( ; 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.
Early life Peter Aykroyd was born November 19, 1955 in Ottawa to Lorraine (1918–2018) and Peter Hugh Aykroyd (1922–2020). He was the younger brother of comedian Dan Aykroyd.
Career Aykroyd 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.
Aykroyd and his brother Dan wrote the 1991 film Nothing but Trouble. Aykroyd wrote the story and Dan wrote the screenplay. In 1996, Aykroyd co-created the Canadian sci-fi show Psi Factor with Christopher Chacon and Peter Ventrella; the show was hosted by his brother Dan and produced 88 episodes.
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.
Death Aykroyd died in Spokane, Washington, on November 6, 2021, at age 65, from sepsis caused by an untreated abdominal hernia. His death was first announced two weeks later, via a title card on Saturday Night Live.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 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 writerNominated 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 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 writerNominated 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 ParanormalCIA Agent "John Doe" Writer, creator, executive producer 1999 Justice George Norton TV movie
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