PJ Torokvei

Born: 1951-03-19

PJ Torokvei, a Canadian screenwriter, actor, and television producer, was a notable alum of Second City / SCTV, where she collaborated with the talented John Candy. After her time at Second City, she went on to become the producer and head writer of the beloved sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, which aired from 1979 to 1982. PJ's exceptional work on the show earned her and her colleagues two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series. In addition to her television success, PJ also made significant contributions to the film industry as a co-writer for movies such as Real Genius, Back to School, Hostage for a Day, Caddyshack II, and Guarding Tess. It is worth noting that PJ's professional credits are typically attributed to her deadname, she transitioned from male to female in 2001.Tragically, PJ Torokvei passed away on July 3, 2013, due to complications from liver failure. Her legacy as a talented and influential figure in the entertainment industry will always be remembered.


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Stuart Saves His Family

as Minister
Released: 1995-04-12

A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.

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I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

as Phil
Released: 1989-06-03

In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and...

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Hostage for a Day

as Ronny
Released: 1994-04-25

Warren Kooey is a man who's tired of his current life; a witch of a wife, a boss who complains...

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The History of White People in America

as uncredited
Released: 1985-06-04

In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people...

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