Aykroyd joined 'Saturday Night Live' in 1979, serving as a writer and featured player.
Peter Aykroyd was born on Nov. 19, 1955 and was raised in Ottawa, Can. alongside his older brother, Dan Aykroyd. He began his foray into comedy by joining the Second City comedy troupe in Toronto after playing roles in"The New Avengers" and"SCTV."
Aykroyd joined"Saturday Night Live" in 1979, serving as a writer and featured player. He earned a shared Emmy nomination in the category of outstanding writing in a variety or music program during his year-long tenure at the show.NBC / NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Aykroyd continued to work alongside his brother throughout his career, playing featured roles in the films"Coneheads" and"Spies Like Us." Peter and Dan also co-wrote the 1991 comedy"Nothing but Trouble." He also played a voice role on the"The Blues Brothers" animated series alongside Jim Belushi. The pair took on the roles originated by their respective brothers, Dan and John, on"Saturday Night Live" and in the 1980 comedy film.
In the later 1990s, Peter Aykroyd worked with Christopher Chacon as co-creators on the series"PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal," a Canadian sci-fi program hosted by his brother Dan. The series enjoyed a four-season run.
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