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John Paragon - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore John Paragon net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Screenwriter most well-known as the creator of the television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse. In this article, we will discover how old is John Paragon? Who is John Paragon dating now & how much money does John Paragon have?

NameJohn Paragon
First NameJohn
Last NameParagon
OccupationScreenwriter
BirthdayDecember 9
Birth Year1954
Place of BirthAnchorage
Home TownAlaska
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
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John Paragon Biography

John Paragon is one of the most popular and richest Screenwriter who was born on December 9, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. He wrote the script for the show Pee-Wee’s playhouse, which was a starring role for He wrote for the series, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, which starred Paul Reubens as the controversial Pee Wee. as Pee Wee, a controversial character. Pee Wee.

Also production consultant direct-to-video ThrillerVideo (1985).

Paragon’s other roles include Cedric, one half of the couple Bob and Cedric on the television series Seinfeld; the title character in the children’s movie The Frog Prince; the sex shop salesman in Eating Raoul; and the owner of a Strip-o-gram business in the 1986 film Echo Park.

The place he was raised is Anchorage, Alaska.

He was hired from He was commissioned by Walt Disney Imagineering to conceptualize new improvisational performances at their theme parks. Imagineering to come up with new improvisational shows in their theme parks.

John Dixon Paragon (born December 9, 1954) is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known as Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee’s Playhouse.

John Paragon Net Worth

John is one of the richest Screenwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Paragon's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He attended school located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeScreenwriter
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Paragon returned to his performance as Jambi the Genie in the Broadway outing of the Pee-wee Herman stage show that began performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theater on October 26, 2010.

Who is John Paragon Dating?

According to our records, John Paragon is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, John Paragon’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Paragon height 5 ft 11 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 11 in
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Paragon played Jambi the Genie on children’s TV show Pee-wee’s Playhouse. In addition to writing many of its regular season episodes, Paragon co-wrote (with Reubens) the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special in 1988, for which they were nominated an Emmy Award for Best Writing in a Children’s Special.

Top Facts about John Paragon

  1. John Paragon was an American actor, writer, and director.
  2. He was born on December 9, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska.
  3. Paragon is best known for his role as Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
  4. He also co-wrote and starred in the film Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.
  5. Paragon passed away on April 3, 2021 at the age of 66.
  6. He had a prolific career in television and film spanning over three decades.
  7. Paragon appeared in several popular TV shows including Cheers and Seinfeld.
  8. He was a member of The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles.
  9. Paragon received an Emmy nomination for his work on Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
  10. His contributions to comedy have left a lasting impact on pop culture.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Screenwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Paragon celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Did John Paragon pass away?

April 3, 2021

What did Jambi the Genie say?

The Jambi character carried over from the stage act to the CBS Saturday morning Playhouse, though in a much toned-down, kid-friendlier portrayal. The character was best known for his catchphrase, the magical incantation “Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho!

Who died from Pee Wee's Playhouse?

John Paragon, a Fort Collins High School graduate and actor best known for his role as Jambi the Genie on 1980s children’s show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died. He was 66 years old.

Is Pee-wee Herman Still Alive 2021?

Paul Reubens
Reubens at the Phoenix Fan Fusion in 2019
BornPaul Rubenfeld August 27, 1952 Peekskill, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor comedian writer producer
Years active1977–present

Is Gilbert Gottfried dead?

April 12, 2022

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