Paul Reubens

Guide Note
Comedian Paul Reubens portrayed Pee-wee Herman, the peculiar man-child featured in several films and the popular children's television show Pee-wee's Playhouse from 1986 to 1990. He made the statement "I know you are, but what am I" famous around the world.
Life as Pee-Wee
Reubens auditioned to be on the show Saturday Night Live and was turned down. He then made his HBO debut with the adult themed comedy act The Pee-wee Herman Show in 1981.
In 1986, Reubens launched the children's television show Pee-wee's Playhouse on CBS, starring a much calmer and less explicit version than the HBO series Pee Wee.
Busted
Reubens was arrested in Sarasota, Florida, on July 26, 1991 as he was caught masturbating in an adult movie theater. His arrest was the demise of Pee Wee, and he became the brunt of jokes everywhere.
In 2002 he was arrested for connections with child pornography. Reubens stated that his print collection was "vintage erotica," and dated back to the 18th century. The city of Los Angeles dropped all the felony charges and he plead guilty to a separate misdemeanor obscenity change.
Fast Facts
- Birth name: Paul Rubenfeld
- Born: August 27, 1952
- Birthplace: Peekskill, New York
- Frequently works with director Tim Burton
Quotes
- "One thing I want to make very, very clear, I don't want anyone for one second to think that I am titillated by images of children. It's not me. You can say lots of things about me. And you might. The public may think I'm weird. They may think I'm crazy or anything that anyone wants to think about me. That's all fine. As long as one of the things you're not thinking about me is that I'm a pedophile. Because that's not true"
The Mahalo Top 7
- Official Site: PeeWee.com
- Wikipedia: Paul Reubens
- IMDb: Paul Reubens Filmography
- ABC News: Paul Reubens and Pee-Wee Herman Are Back (2007)
- The A.V. Club: Interviews: Paul Reubens (2006)
- Amazon.com: Explore the Works of Paul Reubens
- YouTube Video: Pee Wee Herman "Tequila" Clip (Time: 4:57)
Paul Reubens News and Articles
- Google News: Paul Reubens
- MSNBC.com: The return (again) of Pee-wee Herman (2007)
- The New York Times: "The Once and Future Pee-wee" (2007)
- The Seattle Times: Troubles behind him, Paul Reubens/Pee-wee Herman is back (2007)
- Filmjunk: Pee-wee Herman Teams Up With Todd Solondz (2007)
- TV Squad: A pilot for Paul Reubens (2007)
- SFGate.com: For now, he's happy to be Paul Reubens (2007)
- Time: Pee-wee's Small Adventure (2006)
- IMDb: Paul Reubens news
Paul Reubens Gossip and Blogs
- Best Week Ever: Paul Reubens tag
- BuzzFeed: Pee-Wee Herman
- Defamer: Paul Reubens tag
- Towelroad: Pee Wee Herman Trotted Out After 15 Years
- SFist: SFist Goes to the Paul Reubens Tribute
- Cinematical: Paul "Pee Wee" Reubens to Star in New Todd Solondz Film
- TMZ.com: Pee Wee's New Adventures
- Bloody Disgusting: Paul Reubens Madness From The Tripper!
- TMZ.com: Pee-Wee Herman on Crack -- "It Isn't Kids' Stuff"
- Google Blog Search: Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens Scandals
- People.com: Pee-wee Actor Settles Kiddie Porn Case (2004)
- CBS News: Paul Reubens Pleads Not Guilty (2002)
- CNN: Pee Wee Herman actor charged (2002)
Paul Reubens Photos
- IMDb: Paul Reubens photo gallery
- The Smoking Gun: Paul Reubens mug shot
- Yahoo! TV: Paul Reubens photos
- Google Images: Paul Reubens and Pee Wee Herman
- Flickr: Pee Wee Herman clusters and Paul Reubens tags
Paul Reubens Videos
- YouTube: 30 Rock: Jane Krakowski and Paul Reubens
- YouTube: Paul Reubens on The Gong Show from 1976
- YouTube: Min Mooba's Channel
- YouTube: Paul Reubens shooting Tom Goes to the Mayor
- YouTube: Batman Returns: Birth of the Penguin
Pee-wee Herman
- YouTube: Pee-wee's Playhouse intro
- YouTube: Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special Trailer
- YouTube: Pee Wee Public Service Announcement
- YouTube: Pee Wee Herman on Joan Rivers Show from 1986
- YouTube: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Toy Commercials
- YouTube: Pee Wee Herman on The Arsenio Hall Show
Pee-wee Films
- RetroJunk: Pee Wee's Big Adventure Trailer
- YouTube: Pee Wee & Dotty
- YouTube: "Tequila" Dancing Scene
- YouTube: Large Marge
Paul Reubens Audio
- KCRW: "Pee Wee Herman" on The Treatment
- NPR: Actor Paul Reubens on Fresh Air (2004)
Paul Reubens Background and Profiles
- IMDb: Paul Reubens biography
- Wikipedia: Pee-wee's Playhouse
- Reel.com: In the Playhouse with Paul Reubens
- MSNBC.com: Pee-Wee Herman creator speaks out (2004)
- Guardian Unlimited Film: Interview with Paul Reubens (2001)
- Savage Comedy: Paul Reubens biography
- TV.com: Paul Reubens trivia
- NNDb: Paul Reubens profile
- Yahoo! TV: Paul Reubens profile
Paul Reubens Timeline
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Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- August 27, 1952: Born in Peekskill, New York
- 1977: Creates Pee Wee Herman while performing with The Groundlings
- 1980: Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
- 1981: The Pee-wee Herman Show TV special
- 1985: Pee-wee's Big Adventure
- 1986-1991: Pee-wee's Playhouse series
- 1987: Back to the Beach
- 1988: Big Top Pee-wee
- July 26, 1991: Arrested in a Florida adult theater
- 1992: Batman Returns
- 1992: Buffy the Vampire Slayer film
- 1999: Mystery Men
- 2001: Blow
- 2002: Arrested in connection with a child pornography ring
- 2006: The Tripper
- 2007: Reno 911!: Miami
Paul Reubens DVDs and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: The Pee-Wee's Playhouse Series
- Nice Kicks: Pee Wee Herman Dunks SB
- eBay: Paul Reubens auctions
Paul Reubens Satire and Humor
- YouTube: Family Guy: Peter's Playhouse
- Paul Reubens Day celebration
- SF Weekly: S.F.'s Big Adventure (2003)
- YouTube: Family Guy: Breakfast Machine
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