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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 [1] and voiced Pterri the Pterodactyl. [2]
John Paragon (1954-2021) was a versatile performer who played Jambi the Genie and Pterri the Pterodactyl 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 ...
- Aida Ylanan
- Data And Graphics Journalist
- aida.ylanan@latimes.com
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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.
- Aida Ylanan
- Data And Graphics Journalist
- aida.ylanan@latimes.com
Jun 18, 2021 · The actor and writer passed away on April 3 from cardiovascular disease and alcohol abuse, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. He was known for playing Jambi the Genie on the popular children's show and co-writing Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.
Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, who played Jambi the Genie and voiced Pterri on the children's show, passed away from heart disease and alcohol abuse. He also worked with Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman and Disney Imagineering.
Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, an actor, director and writer most familiar from his disembodied, teal-faced role of Jambi the Genie on Paul Reubens’ Pee-wee’s Playhouse, died April 3 in Palm Springs of unknown ...
