Jesse Pearson

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Jesse Pearson

Acting August 18, 1930

Seminole, Oklahoma, USA

Born Bobby Wayne Pearson, he was a singer and comedian. He had a couple of hit records, was in a couple of movies (including Bye-Bye Birdie), and worked behind the camera with a…

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Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

5.9 1963 Movie
Manson

Manson

6.8 1973 Movie
The Norseman

The Norseman

3.4 1978 Movie
Advance to the Rear

Advance to the Rear

5.2 1964 Movie
The Legend of Lady Blue

The Legend of Lady Blue

6.7 1978 Movie
Pro-Ball Cheerleaders

Pro-Ball Cheerleaders

9.0 1979 Movie

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Born Bobby Wayne Pearson, he was a singer and comedian. He had a couple of hit records, was in a couple of movies (including Bye-Bye Birdie), and worked behind the camera with a couple of porn films. He developed cancer and he and his partner moved to be closer to Pearson's mother. He died at 49.

Filmography

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  1. 1979
    Pro-Ball Cheerleaders

    Movie Assistant Director

  2. 1978
    The Legend of Lady Blue

    Movie Director

  3. 1978
    The Norseman

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  4. 1973
    Manson

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  5. 1964
    Advance to the Rear

    Movie Cpl. Silas Geary

  6. 1963
    Bye Bye Birdie

    Movie Conrad Birdie