Director

PJ Torokvei

Writing

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 9

TMDB ID: 1309239

IMDb ID: nm0868242

Known for: Writing

Born: March 19, 1951

Died: July 3, 2013

Age: 62

Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1976 - 1995

Years active: 20

Average TMDB rating: 6.11

Wikidata: Q15431063

Also known as

Peter Torokvei

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Screenplay (5)Writer (2)Producer (1)Teleplay (1)

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Biography

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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