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John Paragon. John Dixon Paragon (December 9, 1954 – April 3, 2021) was an American actor, writer and director. He was best known for his work on the television series Pee-wee's Playhouse, where he portrayed Jambi the Genie [1] and voiced Pterri the Pterodactyl. [2] He was also a writer and director on a number of episodes.
John Paragon (1954-2021) John Paragon. John Dixon Paragon was born in Alaska, but grew up and attended schools in Fort Collins, Colorado. He got his start in the Los Angeles-based improvisation group The Groundlings alongside Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman. John is best known for his work on children's show Pee-wee's Playhouse where he played ...
- Actor, Writer, Director
- December 9, 1954
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- April 3, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021 · John Paragon was known for playing Jambi the Genie, but friends Paul Reubens and Cassandra Peterson say he was essential to creating Pee-wee Herman and Elvira. ... (Imeh Akpanudosen / Getty Images ...
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Browse 176 john paragon photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Actor John Paragon arrives at the opening night of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" in Club Nokia at L.A. Live on January 20, 2010 in Los Angeles,... Opening Night of "The Pee-wee Herman Show". General view of tributes left at the scene at ...
Jun 18, 2021 · June 18, 2021 3:30 PM PT. Actor John Paragon, who brought Jambi the Genie to life on the children’s series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died at age 66. The Times confirmed with the Riverside ...
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Jun 19, 2021 · Actor John Paragon, who played Jambi the Genie on "Pee-wee's Playhouse," attends Day 2 of the Third Annual Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo held at Los Angeles Convention Center on November 1, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Star, Dies at 66. John Paragon, best known for his role as Jambi the Genie on the television series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died. He was 66 ...
