Name Peter Aykroyd | Role Actor Siblings Dan Aykroyd | |
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Full Name Peter Jonathan Aykroyd Occupation Actor, comedian, writer Nieces Danielle Aykroyd, Stella Irene August Aykroyd, Belle Kingston Aykroyd Parents Samuel Peter Aykroyd, Lorraine Helene Aykroyd Books A History of Ghosts: The True Story of Seances, Mediums, Ghosts, and Ghostbusters Movies and TV shows Similar People Dan Aykroyd, Tom Davis, Brian Doyle‑Murray, Donna Dixon, Danielle Aykroyd | ||
Peter Hugh Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian and writer.
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Biography
Born to Lorraine and Peter Aykroyd in Canada, he is the younger brother of comedian Dan Aykroyd. 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 in the fifth season, 1979-80.
He and Dan Aykroyd wrote the movie Nothing but Trouble in the early nineties, Peter writing the story and Dan the screenplay. In 1996, Peter 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 eighty-eight episodes.
In 1997, Peter Aykroyd and Jim Belushi provided the voices of Elwood Blues and Jake Blues for the cartoon The Blues Brothers: Animated Series, reprising the roles made famous by their respective brothers Dan and John. Peter Aykroyd has appeared in such films as Spies Like Us, Dragnet, Nothing but Trouble and Coneheads.
Filmography
Writer
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PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (TV Series) (creator - 88 episodes, 1996 - 2000) (writer - 1 episode, 1997)
- Stone Dreams (2000) - (creator)
- Force Majeure (2000) - (creator)
- Elevator (2000) - (creator)
- Wendigo (2000) - (creator)
- Regeneration (2000) - (creator)
- Chiaroscuro (2000) - (creator)
- Gone Fishing (2000) - (creator)
- Persistence of Vision (2000) - (creator)
- GeoCore (2000) - (creator)
- Super Sargasso Sea (2000) - (creator)
- Tyler/Tim (2000) - (creator)
- 'Til Death Do Us Part (2000) - (creator)
- Nocturnal Cabal (1999) - (creator)
- Inertia (1999) - (creator)
- Temple of Light (1999) - (creator)
- Body and Soul (1999) - (creator)
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1999) - (creator)
- 883 (1999) - (creator)
- Soul Survivor (1999) - (creator)
- Happy Birthday, Matt Praeger (1999) - (creator)
- Sacrifices (1999) - (creator)
- Shocking (1999) - (creator)
- Forever and a Day: Part 2 (1999) - (creator)
- Forever and a Day: Part 1 (1999) - (creator)
- John Doe (1999) - (creator)
- Tribunal (1999) - (creator)
- Y2K (1999) - (creator)
- School of Thought (1999) - (creator)
- The Observer Effect (1999) - (creator)
- Old Wounds (1999) - (creator)
- Valentine (1999) - (creator)
- Solitary Confinement (1999) - (creator)
- Chango (1999) - (creator)
- The Winding Cloth (1999) - (creator)
- Little People (1998) - (creator)
- Harlequin (1998) - (creator)
- Return (1998) - (creator)
- Palimpsest (1998) - (creator)
- All Hallow's Eve (1998) - (creator)
- Absolution (1998) - (creator)
- The Kiss (1998) - (creator)
- Heartland (1998) - (creator)
- Comings & Goings (1998) - (creator)
- Jaunt (1998) - (creator)
- The Egress (1998) - (creator)
- The Endangered (1998) - (creator)
- Map to the Stars (1998) - (creator)
- Frozen Faith (1998) - (creator)
- Pentimento (1998) - (creator)
- The Labyrinth (1998) - (creator)
- The Night of the Setting Sun (1998) - (creator)
- The Haunting (1998) - (creator)
- Kiss of the Tiger (1998) - (creator)
- Bad Dreams (1998) - (creator)
- The Edge (1998) - (creator)
- Hell Week (1998) - (creator)
- The Damned (1997) - (creator)
- Man of War (1997) - (creator)
- The Grey Men (1997) - (creator)
- The Warrior (1997) - (creator)
- Devolution (1997) - (creator)
- Frozen in Time (1997) - (creator)
- Communion (1997) - (creator)
- Wish I May (1997) - (creator)
- Donor (1997) - (creator)
- Threads (1997) - (creator)
- Perestroika (1997) - (creator)
- Death at Sunset/Collision (1997) - (creator)
- Fire Within/Fate (1997) - (creator)
- Second Sight/Chocolate Soldier (1997) - (creator)
- The Fog/House on Garden Street (1997) - (creator)
- The 13th Floor/The Believer (1997) - (creator)
- The Light (1997) - (creator)
- The Greenhouse Effect/The Buzz (1997) - (creator)
- The Forbidden North/Reincarnation (1997) - (creator) / (writer)
- The Undead/Stalker Moon (1997) - (creator)
- Anasazi Cave/Devil's Triangle (1997) - (creator)
- The Curse/Angel on a Plane (1997) - (creator)
- The Hunter/The Healer (1996) - (creator)
- UFO Duplication/Clara's Friend (1996) - (creator)
- The Transient/Two Lost Old Men (1996) - (creator)
- The Underneath/Phantom Limb (1996) - (creator)
- The Infestation/Human Apportation (1996) - (creator)
- The Freefall/Presence (1996) - (creator)
- The Creeping Darkness/Power (1996) - (creator)
- Reptilian Revenge/Ghostly Voices (1996) - (creator)
- Dream House/UFO Encounter (1996) - (creator)
- Possession/Man Out of Time (1996) - (creator)
1991
Nothing But Trouble (story)
1983
The Funny Farm (stand-up material: Stephen Croft at The Funny Farm)
1979
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (writer - 20 episodes)
- Buck Henry/Andrew Gold/Andrae Crouch & Voices of Unity (1980) - (writer)
- Steve Martin/Paul & Linda McCartney/3-D (1980) - (writer)
- Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces/Bruce Cockburn (1980) - (writer)
- Strother Martin/The Specials (1980) - (writer)
- Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray (1980) - (writer)
- Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss/The Grateful Dead (1980) - (writer)
- Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn (1980) - (writer)
- Rodney Dangerfield/The J. Geils Band (1980) - (writer)
- Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave (1980) - (writer)
- Elliott Gould/Gary Numan (1980) - (writer)
- Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull (1980) - (writer)
- Teri Garr/The B-52's (1980) - (writer)
- Ted Knight/Desmond Child & Rouge (1979) - (writer)
- Martin Sheen/David Bowie (1979) - (writer)
- Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman (1979) - (writer)
- Bea Arthur/The Roches (1979) - (writer)
- Buck Henry/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1979) - (writer)
- Bill Russell/Chicago (1979) - (writer)
- Eric Idle/Bob Dylan (1979) - (writer)
- Steve Martin/Blondie (1979) - (writer)
Producer
2002
Dan Aykroyd's Out There (TV Series) (executive producer)
1996
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (TV Series) (executive producer - 88 episodes)
- Stone Dreams (2000) - (executive producer)
- Force Majeure (2000) - (executive producer)
- Elevator (2000) - (executive producer)
- Wendigo (2000) - (executive producer)
- Regeneration (2000) - (executive producer)
- Chiaroscuro (2000) - (executive producer)
- Gone Fishing (2000) - (executive producer)
- Persistence of Vision (2000) - (executive producer)
- GeoCore (2000) - (executive producer)
- Super Sargasso Sea (2000) - (executive producer)
- Tyler/Tim (2000) - (executive producer)
- 'Til Death Do Us Part (2000) - (executive producer)
- Nocturnal Cabal (1999) - (executive producer)
- Inertia (1999) - (executive producer)
- Temple of Light (1999) - (executive producer)
- Body and Soul (1999) - (executive producer)
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1999) - (executive producer)
- 883 (1999) - (executive producer)
- Soul Survivor (1999) - (executive producer)
- Happy Birthday, Matt Praeger (1999) - (executive producer)
- Sacrifices (1999) - (executive producer)
- Shocking (1999) - (executive producer)
- Forever and a Day: Part 2 (1999) - (executive producer)
- Forever and a Day: Part 1 (1999) - (executive producer)
- John Doe (1999) - (executive producer)
- Tribunal (1999) - (executive producer)
- Y2K (1999) - (executive producer)
- School of Thought (1999) - (executive producer)
- The Observer Effect (1999) - (executive producer)
- Old Wounds (1999) - (executive producer)
- Valentine (1999) - (executive producer)
- Solitary Confinement (1999) - (executive producer)
- Chango (1999) - (executive producer)
- The Winding Cloth (1999) - (executive producer)
- Little People (1998) - (executive producer)
- Harlequin (1998) - (executive producer)
- Return (1998) - (executive producer)
- Palimpsest (1998) - (executive producer)
- All Hallow's Eve (1998) - (executive producer)
- Absolution (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Kiss (1998) - (executive producer)
- Heartland (1998) - (executive producer)
- Comings & Goings (1998) - (executive producer)
- Jaunt (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Egress (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Endangered (1998) - (executive producer)
- Map to the Stars (1998) - (executive producer)
- Frozen Faith (1998) - (executive producer)
- Pentimento (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Labyrinth (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Night of the Setting Sun (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Haunting (1998) - (executive producer)
- Kiss of the Tiger (1998) - (executive producer)
- Bad Dreams (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Edge (1998) - (executive producer)
- Hell Week (1998) - (executive producer)
- The Damned (1997) - (executive producer)
- Man of War (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Grey Men (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Warrior (1997) - (executive producer)
- Devolution (1997) - (executive producer)
- Frozen in Time (1997) - (executive producer)
- Communion (1997) - (executive producer)
- Wish I May (1997) - (executive producer)
- Donor (1997) - (executive producer)
- Threads (1997) - (executive producer)
- Perestroika (1997) - (executive producer)
- Death at Sunset/Collision (1997) - (executive producer)
- Fire Within/Fate (1997) - (executive producer)
- Second Sight/Chocolate Soldier (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Fog/House on Garden Street (1997) - (executive producer)
- The 13th Floor/The Believer (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Light (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Greenhouse Effect/The Buzz (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Forbidden North/Reincarnation (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Undead/Stalker Moon (1997) - (executive producer)
- Anasazi Cave/Devil's Triangle (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Curse/Angel on a Plane (1997) - (executive producer)
- The Hunter/The Healer (1996) - (executive producer)
- UFO Duplication/Clara's Friend (1996) - (executive producer)
- The Transient/Two Lost Old Men (1996) - (executive producer)
- The Underneath/Phantom Limb (1996) - (executive producer)
- The Infestation/Human Apportation (1996) - (executive producer)
- The Freefall/Presence (1996) - (executive producer)
- The Creeping Darkness/Power (1996) - (executive producer)
- Reptilian Revenge/Ghostly Voices (1996) - (executive producer)
- Dream House/UFO Encounter (1996) - (executive producer)
- Possession/Man Out of Time (1996) - (executive producer)
Actor
1999
Justice (TV Movie) as
George Norton
1997
The Blues Brothers Animated Series (TV Series) as
Elwood
- The People's Party (1997) - Elwood (voice)
- True Lies - Elwood (voice)
- Strange Death of Betty Smythe - Elwood (voice)
- Piano Movin' Blues - Elwood (voice)
- Gigolo Jake - Elwood (voice)
- Don't Know Much About History - Elwood (voice)
- Dancing in the Dark - Elwood (voice)
- Can't Buy Me Love - Elwood (voice)
1995
Kids of the Round Table as
Alex's Father
1993
Coneheads as
Highmaster Mentot
1992
C.C.P.D. (TV Movie) as
Chlorine
1991
Nothing But Trouble as
Mike the Doorman
1987
Dragnet as
Phoney CHP #2
1986
Hot Shots (TV Series) as
Roger
- Cut Off in His Prime (1986) - Roger
1986
Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills (TV Series) as
Bunky
- Remodeling (1986) - Bunky
- Unaccustomed as I Am to Public Speaking (1986) - Bunky
1986
From Here to Maternity (TV Movie) as
Jack
1984
Nothing Lasts Forever as
Musician (uncredited)
1983
Doctor Detroit as
Mr. Frankman
1983
The Funny Farm as
Stephen Croft
1981
Gas as
Ed Marshal
1979
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) as
Various / Performer / Guest / ...
- Buck Henry/Andrew Gold/Andrae Crouch & Voices of Unity (1980) - Guest / Hunter
- Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces/Bruce Cockburn (1980) - Jeremy Travers (uncredited)
- Strother Martin/The Specials (1980) - Camper (uncredited)
- Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn (1980) - Various
- Rodney Dangerfield/The J. Geils Band (1980) - Various
- Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave (1980) - Warrior (uncredited)
- Elliott Gould/Gary Numan (1980) - Various
- Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull (1980) - Patron / Model
- Teri Garr/The B-52's (1980) - Various
- Ted Knight/Desmond Child & Rouge (1979) - Shepherd / Joe / Performer (uncredited)
- Martin Sheen/David Bowie (1979) - Various (uncredited)
- Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman (1979) - Director / Son (uncredited)
- Bea Arthur/The Roches (1979) - Soldier / Announcer / Beatalo (uncredited)
- Bill Russell/Chicago (1979) - Various (uncredited)
- Eric Idle/Bob Dylan (1979) - Orderly / Performer (uncredited)
- Steve Martin/Blondie (1979) - Guard / Lieutenant / Solider (uncredited)
1979
Java Junkie (Short) as
Joe
1978
SCTV (TV Series) as
Saloon Patron
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1978) - Saloon Patron (uncredited)
1977
The New Avengers (TV Series) as
Mirschtia
- Emily (1977) - Mirschtia
Soundtrack
1993
Coneheads (producer: "Conehead Love") / (writer: "Conehead Love")
1991
Nothing But Trouble (producer: "La Chanka", "Atlantic City (Is A Party Town)") / (writer: "La Chanka", "Atlantic City (Is A Party Town)")
1990
Loose Cannons (performer: "Pleasure and Love") / (producer: "Loose Cannons", "Pleasure and Love") / (writer: "Loose Cannons", "Pleasure and Love")
1988
My Stepmother Is an Alien (writer: "Hot Wives")
1988
The Great Outdoors (writer: "Big Country")
1987
Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks: City of Crime (Music Video short) ("City of Crime") / (writer: "City of Crime")
1987
Dragnet ("City of Crime") / (performer: "Dance or Die") / (producer: "Dance or Die") / (writer: "City of Crime", "Dance or Die")
1986
One More Saturday Night (writer: "Fresh Fruit")
1985
Spies Like Us (performer: "Rock the House Down") / (writer: "Rock the House Down")
1979
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Elliott Gould/Gary Numan (1980) - (performer: "If I only had a-", "We're going to see the Incredible Man" - uncredited)
- Bea Arthur/The Roches (1979) - (performer: "Jesterday", "Lucy up there, very high", "Help")
Thanks
2021
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
- Simu Liu/Saweetie (2021) - (in memory of)
Self
2009
Larry King Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd on Haunted Happenings! (2009) - Self
1993
Sightings (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Paranormal Investigator
- Manressa Castle/Viewer Phone Calls/Anatomy of a Haunting (1993) - Self - Paranormal Investigator
Archive Footage
1994
Best of Schiller's Reel (Video) as
Joe
References
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