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John Paragon | |
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| Born | John Dixon Paragon December 9, 1954 Anchorage, Alaska Territory, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 2021 (aged 66) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1980–2021 |
| Notable work | Pee-wee's Playhouse |
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] He was also a writer and director on a number of episodes.[3]
- ^ Barnes, Mike (July 18, 2013). "Shout! Factory Nabs 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Distribution Rights". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (June 18, 2021). "John Paragon, 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Star, Dies at 66". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Gaines, Caseen (2011). Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Untold, Unauthorized, and Unpredictable Story of a Pop Phenomenon. ECW Press. p. 212. ISBN 978-1550229981.