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John Paragon (1954-2021) was an American actor, writer and director, best known for playing Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee's Playhouse. He also worked on Elvira, Seinfeld, Eating Raoul and other projects.
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.
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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 · Severe alcohol abuse played a role in the death of John Paragon, who was known as the beloved blue-faced genie Jambi on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” The Post has learned.
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...
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Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, an actor, director and writer, passed away in April 2021 at 66. He was known for his roles as Jambi the Genie, Pterri the Pterodactyl and Cedric on Pee-wee's Playhouse, Seinfeld and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.
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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.