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PJ Torokvei

PJ Torokvei

Born: March 19, 1951
Died: July 3, 2013
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.

Movies for PJ Torokvei...

Stuart Saves His Family
Title: Stuart Saves His Family
Character: Minister
Released: April 12, 1995
Type: Movie
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A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
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Hostage for a Day
Title: Hostage for a Day
Character: Ronny
Released: April 25, 1994
Type: Movie
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Warren Kooey is a man who's tired of his current life; a witch of a wife, a boss who complains about everything he does and looses his lifesavings (stolen by the wife). He has only one thing on his mind: Alaska
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I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Title: I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Character: Phil
Released: June 3, 1989
Type: Movie
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In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his classic characters like Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Lawrence Orbach and Troy Soren, and co-starring some of his colleagues from "SCTV" and "Saturday Night Live."
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The History of White People in America
Title: The History of White People in America
Released: June 4, 1985
Type: Movie
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In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.
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