'Pee-wee's Playhouse' actor John Paragon is dead at 66.
, famous for playing Jambi the Genie on"Pee-wee's Playhouse," has died.
As Jambi the Genie, John's face would appear in a jeweled box whenever Pee-wee Herman wished for something. JP was dressed in blue makeup with a red and gold turban. John also voiced Pterri the Pterodactyl on the show.Paul Reubens John also made appearances on"Seinfeld" and acted in movies including"The Frog Prince,""Eating Raoul" and"Echo Park."
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