While Reubens was undoubtedly most synonymous with the classic children’s television show, his career expanded far beyond the bowtie-clad character. FromBuffy the Vampire Slayerto30 Rock, Reubens appeared in several other high-profile projects throughout his career.
Here are the most memorable Reubens performances outside of his star-making turn as Pee-wee Herman.
01of 07Batman ReturnsPaul Reubens in ‘Batman Returns’.Warner Bros.In 1992, Reubens took on the role of Tucker Cobblepot inBatman Returns, theTim Burton-directed epic starringMichael Keaton,Danny DeVitoandMichelle Pfeiffer. Suited up in a tuxedo and bowtie, Reubens turned heads as Penguin’s father. Reubens would later return to the Batman universe in the 2014 seriesGotham, also playing the patriarch but under the new name of Elijah Van Dahl.
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Batman Returns
Paul Reubens in ‘Batman Returns’.Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
In 1992, Reubens took on the role of Tucker Cobblepot inBatman Returns, theTim Burton-directed epic starringMichael Keaton,Danny DeVitoandMichelle Pfeiffer. Suited up in a tuxedo and bowtie, Reubens turned heads as Penguin’s father. Reubens would later return to the Batman universe in the 2014 seriesGotham, also playing the patriarch but under the new name of Elijah Van Dahl.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas.Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock
Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock
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Murphy Brown
Paul Reubens in ‘Murphy Brown’.Warner Bros. Television/courtesy Everett
Warner Bros. Television/courtesy Everett
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Blow
Paul Reubens in ‘Blow’.Lorey Sebastian/New Line/Avery Pix/Kobal/Shutterstock
Lorey Sebastian/New Line/Avery Pix/Kobal/Shutterstock
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30 Rock
Paul Reubens in ‘30 Rock’.NBC
NBC
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The Blacklist
Paul Reubens in ‘The Blacklist’.David Giesbrecht/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
David Giesbrecht/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
source: people.com
