What Paul Reubens Accomplished Before Becoming Famous as Pee-Wee Herman
2023-08-02
- Groundbreaking Comedic Performances - Before becoming Pee-Wee Herman, Paul Reubens was a member of the Los Angeles-based improvisational comedy group The Groundlings. He was part of the group for eight years and created some of his most iconic characters during this period, such as Pee-Wee Herman and Reuben Kincaid.
- Film and Television Appearances - Paul Reubens had several film and television roles before Pee-Wee Herman, including roles in Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke, Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams, and The Blues Brothers. He also had a recurring role on the television show The Gong Show, and appeared in several episodes of NBC's Saturday Night Live.
- Voice Acting - Paul Reubens is also an accomplished voice actor, having provided voices in several animated films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Stuart Little, and the Rugrats movie. He also provided the voice of Batman villain The Riddler in the animated series The New Batman Adventures.
- Live Performance - Paul Reubens has long been an accomplished live performer, having performed with The Groundlings and in several Broadway shows. He also had a successful stand-up comedy career, performing in comedy clubs throughout the United States.
- Writing and Producing - Paul Reubens is also a talented writer and producer, having written and produced the cult classic Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, as well as the critically acclaimed Pee-Wee's Playhouse. He also wrote and produced the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the television series Pee-Wee's Playhouse.
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