PJ Torokvei
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-03-19
Day of Death
2013-07-03 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
PJ Torokvei
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.
Known For
Acting
(1995)
Stuart Saves His Family
as Minister
(1994)
Hostage for a Day
as Ronny
(1989)
(1985)
Crew
(1995)
(1994)
Hostage for a Day
Writer
(1994)
Guarding Tess
Screenplay
(1990)
The Earth Day Special
Writer
(1988)
Caddyshack II
Screenplay
(1986)
Back to School
Screenplay
(1986)
Armed and Dangerous
Screenplay
(1985)
Real Genius
Screenplay