PJ Torokvei
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.
| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.5715 |
| Birthday | 1951-03-19 |
| Place of Birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Also Known As | Peter Torokvei, |
1995
Stuart Saves His Family
5.296/27
A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
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Stuart Saves His Family
1994
Hostage for a Day
5.2/10
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
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Hostage for a Day
1985
The History of White People in America
6.4/8
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that White people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White St...
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The History of White People in America
1989
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
6.75/4
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his...
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I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1995
Falling For You
5/6
When Meg gets thrown out of her apartment window by a serial killer, she's determined to make him pay. But finding this criminal might be difficult co...
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