Danny DeVito, who portrayed Matilda’s neglectful father, Mr. Wormwood, was 52 years old at the time of filming. Now 80, DeVito has had a successful career in film and television, known for iconic roles in “Taxi” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Paul Reubens, who played the quirky FBI agent, passed away on July 30, 2023, at age 70, but his legacy as Pee-wee Herman endures.