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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.
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- Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
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.
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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 · 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 ...
Jun 18, 2021 · John Paragon, best known for his role as Jambi the Genie on the television series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died.He was 66. Paragon died in his residence in Palm Springs, Calif. on April 3 ...
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Jun 18, 2021 · The actor passed away in April 2021 from heart disease and chronic alcohol use, according to the sheriff-coroner. He was a close friend and comedy partner of Paul Reubens, who played Pee-wee Herman.
