Search results
Nov 2, 2019 · How did Pee-wee's Playhouse help make Laurence Fishburne a star? Learn how his character Cowboy Curtis introduced him to a wider audience and led to his roles in Boyz N The Hood, The Matrix and more.
- Helen Armitage
The actor, who played Cowboy Curtis on the children's show, recalls his experience and why he enjoyed making people laugh. He also talks about his other roles in drama and comedy, and the upcoming Blu-ray collection of Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Jul 31, 2023 · Laurence Fishburne played the wild west character Cowboy Curtis on the children's TV show "Pee-wee's Playhouse" after Paul Reubens saw him in a casting office. He originally auditioned for a serious gunslinger role, but Reubens asked him to do comedy instead.
- William Bibbiani
People also ask
Who is Cowboy Curtis in Pee-Wee's Playhouse?
Did Laurence Fishburne ever play a cowboy?
When did Pee-Wee's Playhouse come out?
Who starred in 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse'?
Apr 5, 2018 · Laurence Fishburne On Playing Cowboy Curtis In "Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” | CONAN on TBS. Laurence Fishburne is on “Black-ish” now, but his comedy career started with Pee-wee. Subscribe...
- 2 min
- 925K
- Team Coco
Pee-wee's Playhouse is an American comedy children's television series starring Paul Reubens as the childlike Pee-wee Herman that ran from 1986 to 1990 on Saturday mornings on CBS, and airing in reruns until July 1991.
Jul 31, 2023 · The actor played a cowboy who was Pee-wee's friend and confidant on the children's show. He also shared his memories of working with Paul Reubens and John Singleton.
- 6 min
- Ethan Alter
Pee-wee's Playhouse (TV Series 1986–1991) Laurence Fishburne as Cowboy Curtis.
