Writing · geboren 1951-03-19 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.

Bekannt aus

• Was für ein Genie! (1985) – Screenplay
• Mach’s nochmal, Dad (1986) – Screenplay
• Tess und ihr Bodyguard (1994) – Screenplay
• Zwei unter Volldampf (1986) – Screenplay
• Caddyshack II (1988) – Screenplay
• WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) – Producer
• Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone (1976) – Kalenkov
• Stuart Saves His Family (1995) – Minister
• The Earth Day Special (1990) – Writer
• Lieber Alaska als diese Frau (1994) – Ronny
• The History of White People in America (1985)
• Falling For You (1995) – Dr. Murphy
• I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) – Phil
• A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995) – Teleplay