Jesse Pearson (actor)
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Bobby Wayne Pearson better known as Jesse Pearson, was an American singer, actor, writer and director.
He is best known for his role as Conrad Birdie from the 1963-film Bye Bye Birdie
. One year later, he appeared in the film Advance to the Rear
. He also appeared in TV-shows such as The Great Adventure
and The Beverly Hillbillies
. He wrote and directed the movies Pro-Ball Cheerleader en The Legend of Lady Blue. Jesse Pearson was also the narrator of Rod McKuen's The Sea LP as recorded by the San Sebastian Strings in 1966.
Jesse Pearson died of cancer
in 1979.
He is best known for his role as Conrad Birdie from the 1963-film Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie (film)
Bye Bye Birdie is a 1963 musical comedy film from Columbia Pictures. It is a film adaptation of the stage production of the same name. The screenplay was written by Michael Stewart and Irving Brecher, with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams....
. One year later, he appeared in the film Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear is a light-hearted 1964 western comedy film set in the American Civil War. It stars Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens and Melvyn Douglas and is directed by George Marshall. The film is based on the 1957 novel Company of Cowards by Jack Schaefer, with the film having that title in...
. He also appeared in TV-shows such as The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure is the fifth album released by Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman. The album was released on November 18, 1992 by Sparrow Records. It went Gold in just under seven months, being certified June 15, 1993....
and The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies is an American situation comedy originally broadcast for nine seasons on CBS from 1962 to 1971, starring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer, Jr....
. He wrote and directed the movies Pro-Ball Cheerleader en The Legend of Lady Blue. Jesse Pearson was also the narrator of Rod McKuen's The Sea LP as recorded by the San Sebastian Strings in 1966.
Jesse Pearson died of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
in 1979.