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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 and voiced Pterri the Pterodactyl.
John Paragon was a versatile performer who played Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee's Playhouse and co-wrote the Emmy-nominated Christmas special. He also appeared in Seinfeld, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and Eating Raoul, among other projects.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- December 9, 1954
- 2 min
- April 3, 2021
Jun 18, 2021 · 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 County Coroner that...
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Jun 18, 2021 · The actor and writer, who played Jambi the Genie and Pterri the Pterodactyl, passed away from cardiovascular disease with alcohol abuse. He was a member of the Groundlings improv group and appeared in several films and TV shows.
Jun 18, 2021 · The actor, who played Jambi the Genie on the popular children's show, died of heart disease and chronic alcohol abuse. He also appeared in other films and TV shows, such as "Eating Raoul" and "Seinfeld".
Jun 23, 2021 · Actor John Paragon, Jambi the Genie on ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,’ dies at 66. June 18, 2021. “There is no replacement for John,” Cassandra Peterson told The Times on Monday. Peterson, who portrays...
Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, who played Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee's Playhouse and Cedric on Seinfeld, died in April 2021 at 66. He was a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe and wrote and directed many episodes of the show.
