Peter Aykroyd
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Peter Aykroyd (November 19, 1955 – November 6, 2021) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer.
Infobox
Born
(1955-11-19)November 19, 1955Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died
November 6, 2021(2021-11-06) (aged 65)Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1977–1999
Relatives
Dan Aykroyd (brother)Donna Dixon (sister-in-law)Danielle Aykroyd (niece)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
1979
Java Junkie
Role(s)
Joe
1991
Role(s)
Mike, The Doorman
Notes
Also writerNominated 1992 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay (with Dan Aykroyd)
| 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 | Uncredited | |
| 1987 | Dragnet | Phoney Cop | |
| 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 |
· Filmography › Television
1978
1979–1980
Role(s)
Saturday Night Live
Notes
Various Roles
1985
From Here to Maternity
Role(s)
Jack
Notes
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1986
1996–2000
Role(s)
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1999
Justice
Role(s)
George Norton
Notes
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| 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 Paranormal | "John Doe" | Writer, creator, executive producer | |
| 1999 | Justice | George Norton | — | TV movie |
References
- main.lib.umanitoba.cahttps://main.lib.umanitoba.ca/aykroyd-peter-hugh
- The New York Timeshttps://web.archive.org/web/20130419125939/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/594669/Peter-Aykroyd/biography
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/14/arts/television/SNL-history.html
- The New York Timeshttps://web.archive.org/web/20131123031805/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/594669/Peter-Aykroyd/filmography
- metafilter.comhttp://www.metafilter.com/161023/Explore-the-Psi-Factor-the-unknown-with-the-OSIR-and-Dan-Aykroyd
- KXLY-TVhttps://www.kxly.com/snl-actor-and-writer-peter-aykroyd-dies-in-spokane
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/11/21/peter-aykroyd-dead-former-snl-cast-member-dan-aykroyd-brother/8710150002/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2021/11/peter-aykroyd-dead-saturday-night-live-pays-tribute-to-former-cast-member-writer-1234878310/