The famous American Actor and Comedian Paul Reubens Net Worth is estimated to be $7 million as of 2023. Paul was born on August 27, 1952, in Peekskill, New York, United States. Check out Paul Reubens’s Biography, Age, Wife, Height, Weight, and many more details.

Reubens, recognized for developing and playing Pee-wee Herman, earned notoriety through his stage show and triumphant film. He met a setback with detention in 1991 but afterward made a comeback in big-budget tasks. Reubens resumed rejuvenating the character of Pee-wee and maintained favor among both kids and adults. Sadly, he passed away from unrevealed cancer in 2023. See LaKeith Stanfield Net Worth.

Paul Reubens Net Worth

NamePaul Reubens
ProfessionAmerican Actor and Comedian
Yearly Income$0.5 Million +
Monthly Income$45,000 +
Net Worth (2023)$7 Million
Years active 1977–2023
Paul Reubens Income

Paul Reubens Net Worth Growth

Paul Reubens Net Worth in 2023$7.0 Million
Paul Reubens Net Worth in 2022$6.5 Million
Paul Reubens Net Worth in 2021$6.0 Million
Paul Reubens Net Worth in 2020$5.5 Million
Paul Reubens Net Worth in 2019$5.1 Million

Cause of Death

Reubens passed away from cancer at 70 in Los Angeles. He had kept his diagnosis private for six years but later apologized on Instagram and thanked friends, fans, and supporters for their love.

Paul Reubens Biography

In 1952, Rubenfeld (Reubens) was born on August 27 in the lovely city of Peekskill, New York, US. His dad acted as an Israeli Air Force captain after World War II. He has 2 younger siblings: Luke (dog trainer) and Abby (attorney). Reubens developed an interest in entertainment from visiting the circus. Must read Callan Mulvey Net Worth.

Born NamePaul Rubenfeld
Nick NamePaul 
Date of birth27 August 1952
BirthplacePeekskill, New York, United States
Date of Death30 July 2023
Death PlaceCedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorLight brown
Height1.80 m
Weight72 Kg
EducationBoston University; California Institute of the Arts (BFA)
Parents Milton Rubenfeld and Judy Rubenfeld
SiblingsAbby Rubenfeld, Luke Rubenfeld
ProfessionAmerican Actor and Comedian
Net Worth$7 Million

Paul Reubens Career

The personality “Pee-Wee Herman” was built in 1978 during an improvisational session with The Groundlings. He is based on a male who desires to be a comedian but is horrible at speaking jokes, and his unusual way of speaking was adopted from acting in the play “Life with Father.” The term “Pee-Wee” comes from a trademark of harmonica, and “Herman” is taken from someone Reubens knew raising up.

Reubens, previously denied from “Saturday Night Live,” made his own show based on the Pee-Wee Herman character. With aid from other Groundlings, the show ran for 5 months at The Roxy Theatre and was aired on HBO, achieving mainstream triumph. “The Pee-Wee Herman Show” started in 1981 and achieved favor as Paul Reubens, the performer behind Pee-Wee, started emerging in character for all public arrivals. Reubens even brought the show on tour across the country, hardening his fame and victory. 

Warner Bros. capitalized on the favor of “The Pee-Wee Herman Show” by having Reubens, author, and celebrity, in a full-length film named “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.” Produced by Tim Burton, the movie chases Pee-Wee as he travels across the nation to find his robbed motorcycle. Despite its small funding, the movie was a significant triumph, accumulating more than $40 million domestically.

“Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” was a kids’ play produced by Paul Reubens that circulated from 1986 to 1990. Despite mixed deliberations, it earned a cult following and was enjoyed by both children and adults. Nevertheless, Reubens’ career brought a hit in 1991 when he was arrested for indecent exposure, pushing CBS to remove reruns of the show from its lineup.

He made a career comeback with acts in movies such as “Blow,” “Mystery Men,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Matilda.” He also had a recurring act in the sitcom “Murphy Brown.” In 2010, he came in the Broadway play anointed “The Pee-Wee Herman Show.” The following year, he expressed Jokey in the movie “The Smurfs” and its sequel. In 2016, Netflix cast “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. Also, check Bruce Willis Net Worth.

Paul Reubens Biography

Paul Reubens Top Hits Movies and TV Shows

  • Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
  • Pee-wee’s Playhouse (1986 – 1990)
  • Pee-wee’s Big Holiday (2016)
  • The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981)
  • Matilda (1996)
  • Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

Paul Reubens: Relationships & More

AffairsN/A
Ex-GirlfriendDebi Mazar
Best friendN/A
SpouseChandi Heffner
DivorceN/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the net worth of Paul Reubens?

Paul Reubens’s net worth was around $7 Million.

How tall was Reubens?

Reubens was 1.78m tall.

What was the eye color of Paul Reubens?

Paul Reubens had light brown colored eyes.

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