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American actor and comedian (1952–2023)

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Paul Reubens, born Paul Rubenfeld, was an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for creating and portraying the iconic character Pee-wee Herman. His career spanned over four decades, with significant milestones in television, film, and stage performances. Here is a timeline of his life and career highlights.
Birth
August 27, 1952
Paul Reubens was born as Paul Rubenfeld in Peekskill, New York, to a Jewish family. He would later grow up in Sarasota, Florida.
Early Career with The Groundlings
1970s
Reubens joined the Los Angeles-based improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings, where he developed his skills and created the Pee-wee Herman character with fellow member Phil Hartman.
Pee-wee Herman's Debut
1977
The Pee-wee Herman character was first introduced in a Groundlings performance, where Reubens played a character that everyone knew would never make it as a comic, partly due to his inability to remember jokes.
Television Debut
1979
Reubens debuted Pee-wee Herman on the television show "The Dating Game", appearing three times.
The Pee-wee Herman Show
1981
Reubens started a stage show with the Pee-wee Herman character, which was later filmed by HBO and aired as a special on September 11, 1981, after a successful five-month run at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Reubens starred in the film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure", directed by Tim Burton, which became a financial success and a cult classic.
Pee-wee's Playhouse
1986-1991
Reubens starred in the Emmy Award-winning children's series "Pee-wee's Playhouse" on CBS, which ran for five seasons.
Scandal and Hiatus
1991
Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure in an adult theater in Sarasota, Florida, leading to a hiatus from the Pee-wee Herman character and a shift in public perception.
Return to Acting
1999
Reubens began appearing in films and television shows again, including "Mystery Men" and "Blow", and started giving interviews as himself rather than as Pee-wee.
Resurgence and New Projects
2006-2016
Reubens made cameos and guest appearances in various projects, such as "Reno 911!" and "30 Rock", and worked on new Pee-wee Herman projects, including a stage show and the film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" released by Netflix in 2016.
Death
July 30, 2023
Paul Reubens passed away at the age of 70 after privately fighting cancer for years.

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