Pee-wee Herman is a comedy character created and portrayed by the American comedian Paul Reubens. He starred in films and television series during the 1980s. The childlike Pee-wee Herman character developed as a stage act that quickly led to an HBO special in 1981.

Sep 8, 2023 · Rubens, who was best known for playing his beloved character Pee-wee Herman, died on July 30 at the age of 70 after keeping his cancer diagnosis private for years.

Paul Reubens (/ ˈruːbənz /; né Rubenfeld; August 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023) was an American actor and comedian, widely known for creating and portraying the character Pee-wee Herman. Reubens joined the Los Angeles troupe the Groundlings in the 1970s and started his career as an improvisational comedian and stage actor.

Jan 24, 2025 · On the day before his death in 2023, Paul Reubens, the children’s entertainer better known as Pee-wee Herman, recorded a rueful statement about being labeled a “pedophile” after his ...

With Pee-wee Herman standing as one of pop culture’s defining Peter Pan figures, I found the first part — 99 minutes to the second part’s 101 minutes, though they both race by — more ...

Jul 31, 2023 · Paul Reubens, the children's entertainer known as Pee-wee Herman, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 70. Reubens' estate confirmed news of his death on his official Instagram page...

Jul 31, 2023 · Actor Paul Reubens, who came to fame in the 1980s as children's TV star Pee-wee Herman, has died years after a cancer diagnosis, his team said Monday. He was 70.