Robert E. Pearson
Encyclopedia
Robert E. Pearson is a movie director, writer
, a painter
. He was involved in over 100 films.
on a three-year trek to California
to get into show business. He had reportedly decided to make this trip himself after witnessing a band concert at Concordia High School
when he was ten years old.
show, This Is Our America. He was hired to play seven characters on the show. His work there led to minor roles in other movies. Pearson also served as official videographer
for stars receiving the Golden Palm Award
s, including Mickey Rooney
, James Earl Jones
and Robert Stack
.
While in Hollywood, Peasron directed two films: The Devil and LeRoy Bassett
and Hawaiian Split. The movie, The Devil and LeRoy Bassett starring Don Epperson
premiered at the Brown Grand Theatre
in Concordia, Kansas
where Robert previously had lived. This was the last movie to be shown at the theatre before its restoration.
and paints oils and acrylics nearly every day and regularly exhibits his work in regional galleries.
Pearson has had Parkinson's disease
for nearly a decade, is blind
in his right eye and legally blind in his left eye—plus he has been color-blind his entire life. This makes his ability to create paintings even more extraordinary.
reported he was still living in Clay Center, Kansas
.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, a painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. He was involved in over 100 films.
Early life
When Pearson was twelve years old, he left his hometown of Concordia, KansasConcordia, Kansas
Concordia is a city in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States. Located on the Republican River in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains, Concordia was founded in 1871 and is an economic and cultural center in north-central Kansas...
on a three-year trek to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to get into show business. He had reportedly decided to make this trip himself after witnessing a band concert at Concordia High School
Concordia Junior-Senior High School
Concordia Junior-Senior High School is located in Concordia, Kansas and is a part of Unified School District #333. It is called the "Junior-Senior" high school because the junior high school and senior high school are housed in the same building complex.-Junior High, Senior High, and Middle...
when he was ten years old.
Movie career
In 1950, Pearson got his first big break when he met Norman Rice who was hosting the weekly CBS radioCBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
show, This Is Our America. He was hired to play seven characters on the show. His work there led to minor roles in other movies. Pearson also served as official videographer
Videographer
Strictly speaking, a videographer is a person who works in the field of videography, video production — recording moving images and sound on video tape, disk, other electro-mechanical device. News broadcasting relies heavily on live television where videographers engage in electronic news...
for stars receiving the Golden Palm Award
Palme d'Or
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival and is presented to the director of the best feature film of the official competition. It was introduced in 1955 by the organising committee. From 1939 to 1954, the highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du...
s, including Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney is an American film actor and entertainer whose film, television, and stage appearances span nearly his entire lifetime. He has won multiple awards, including an Honorary Academy Award, a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award...
, James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
and Robert Stack
Robert Stack
Robert Stack was an American actor. In addition to acting in more than 40 films, he was the star of the 1959-1963 ABC television series The Untouchables and later served as the host of Unsolved Mysteries.-Early life:...
.
While in Hollywood, Peasron directed two films: The Devil and LeRoy Bassett
and Hawaiian Split. The movie, The Devil and LeRoy Bassett starring Don Epperson
Don Epperson
Don Epperson was an American singer and actor. His daughter, [Brenda Epperson) is most well known for portraying Ashley Abbott on The Young And The Restless.www.brendaepperson.com-Roles:*A Whale Of A Tale...
premiered at the Brown Grand Theatre
Brown Grand Theatre
The Brown Grand Theatre is a community-based historical theatre dedicated to enhancing cultural life in North Central Kansas in the United States. The theatre is a majestic opera house located in Concordia, Kansas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...
in Concordia, Kansas
Concordia, Kansas
Concordia is a city in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States. Located on the Republican River in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains, Concordia was founded in 1871 and is an economic and cultural center in north-central Kansas...
where Robert previously had lived. This was the last movie to be shown at the theatre before its restoration.
Paintings
Throughout his film and television career, Pearson wrote poetry and created art in his spare time. He now lives in Clay Center, KansasClay Center, Kansas
Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,334.-Geography:Clay Center is located at...
and paints oils and acrylics nearly every day and regularly exhibits his work in regional galleries.
Pearson has had Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
for nearly a decade, is blind
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.Various scales have been developed to describe the extent of vision loss and define blindness...
in his right eye and legally blind in his left eye—plus he has been color-blind his entire life. This makes his ability to create paintings even more extraordinary.
Current life
As of 2004, a family member's obituaryObituary
An obituary is a news article that reports the recent death of a person, typically along with an account of the person's life and information about the upcoming funeral. In large cities and larger newspapers, obituaries are written only for people considered significant...
reported he was still living in Clay Center, Kansas
Clay Center, Kansas
Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,334.-Geography:Clay Center is located at...
.