Jesse Pearson (born Bobby Wayne Pearson; August 18, 1930 – December 5, 1979) was an American actor, singer, director, and writer. [1] After releasing two singles on Decca Records with little success, Pearson was heard by composer Charles Strouse, who recommended him for the national tour of the musical Bye Bye Birdie.

Oct 2, 2023 · Jesse Pearson was an American actor, singer, director, and writer who rose to fame for his portrayal of Conrad Birdie, a rock idol inspired by Elvis Presley, in the musical Bye Bye Birdie. He also narrated several albums for composer Rod McKuen and wrote and directed adult films under a pseudonym.

Jesse Pearson. Writer: The Legend of Lady Blue. Born as Bobby Wayne Pearson in Seminole, Oklahoma, on August 18, 1930, singer and comedian Jesse Pearson broke into films in 1963 with a hit, but his success was too ephemeral.

Actor-Screenwriter. Jesse was a young actor and singer from Oklahoma who was chosen for the part of Conrad Birdie in the national stage company of the hit musical " Bye, Bye Birdie." The producers of the film liked Jesse's performance enough to cast him in …

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Bobby Wayne Pearson, known as Jesse Pearson, was an American actor, singer, director, and writer. After releasing two singles on Decca Records with little success, Pearson was heard by composer Charles Strouse, who recommended him for the national tour of …

Jesse Pearson may refer to: Jesse Pearson (actor) (1930-1979) Jesse Pearson (writer) who was the editor-in-chief of Vice Magazine (2002 until 2010)

Bobby Wayne Pearson, better known as Jesse Pearson, was an American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Conrad Birdie from the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie. In 1964, he appeared in the film Advance to the Rear.

Dec 5, 2008 · Jesse Pearson was most unlike the boorish bully Conrad Birdie that he played in 1963's "Bye Bye Birdie." Birdie was supposed to be an Elvis Presley counterpart, and like Elvis, Pearson was an amazingly charismatic individual. Ironically, Pearson also died an …

Jesse Pearson (born Bobby Wayne Pearson; August 18, 1930 – December 5, 1979) was an American actor, singer, director, and writer.