Remembering Paul Reubens: A Look Back at His Most Iconic Roles

2023-07-31

Pee-wee Herman - Paul Reubens created the iconic character of Pee-wee Herman, originally a stage show character, and brought him to the mainstream in 1985 with the film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. He reprised the role in the 1988 sequel Big Top Pee-wee and the Saturday morning television show Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
Vincent Adultman - Reubens voiced the character of Vincent Adultman on the hit animated series BoJack Horseman, a character that is actually three children stacked in an overcoat. It was a memorable and beloved role, and Reubens reprised it for the BoJack Horseman movie.
Tyrone Green - Reubens had a recurring role on the hit series 30 Rock as the character Tyrone Green. He was an eccentric executive at Kabletown and was known for his outrageous quotes and behavior.
Maxwell Smart - Reubens had a memorable role as the character Maxwell Smart in the 2008 film Get Smart. He was the Chief of CONTROL and brought a new energy to the classic character.
The Pee-wee Herman Show - In 2010, Reubens brought back the Pee-wee Herman character with The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway. The show was a huge success and ran for over a year.