Paul Reubens grew up with a keen interest in humor and acting due to his proximity to the ‘Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus,’ (an American traveling circus business marketed as The Greatest Show on Earth).
At the age of 11, he began acting in local theaters and eventually joined The Groundlings, an improvisational comedy troupe. He created his renowned character, Pee-Wee Herman, during his time with the group.
He was able to gain HBO’s attention after running his own The Pee-Wee Herman Show at The Roxy Theatre in 1981. His episode aired as part of the channel On Location series. His persona quickly became a brand. He appeared in films such as Pee-Big Wee’s Holiday, and Comedy Bang! Bang!, Saturday Night Live, and the Broadway production of The Pee-Wee Herman Show.
He has a net worth of $5 million as a result of his more than 100 acting credits. In March 2021, HBO told Deadline that it planned to air a two-part documentary about Reubens and his popular character.
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