Ron Pearson
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Ronald "Ron" Samuel Pearson (born September 14, 1965 in Bellevue, Washington
) is an American actor, comedian and world record juggler.
He started his career as a stand up comic at night clubs, a warm up guy on numerous shows. He eventually became an actor and received guest spots on sitcoms Mama's Family
, They Came from Outer Space
and Brother's Keeper
as well as small roles in the films Midnight Cabaret and Lena's Holiday. He also hosted the syndicated kids game show
Skedaddle for six weeks in 1988, becoming one of the youngest emcees in game show history. Between 1996-1998 he hosted the game show Shopping Spree
, created by Jay Wolpert
on The Family Channel
.
In 1998, Pearson received his big break when he was cast in the sitcom, Malcolm and Eddie as bartender
Doug Brickous, a role he held until its cancellation in 2000. Since then he has had recurring roles in The Norm Show
, Nikki
, The Drew Carey Show
, Eve
, That 70s Show and more recently George Lopez
. In between sitcoms, Pearson appeared in the film Little Black Book
and made an appearance on Dennis Miller
show, the GSN original series National Lampoon's Funny Money
and several appearances on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
on CBS
. He also hosted "Casino", a 2002 GSN pilot that sold six years later as Catch 21
, without Ron's participation.
In September 2008, Pearson was featured in the multi-comedian DVD The Apostles of Comedy, which also features comedian/actor Brad Stine
with Chicago
natives Jeff Allen and Anthony Griffith. Due to its success, these four comedians have been touring the country as The Apostles of Comedy since 2008 and are scheduled through May 2009.
In 2010, Pearson starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck
.
. On one of his comedy routines, he did a praise/worship act on The Lord Reigns. Pearson is married to his wife Tanya and has two children, Regan and Tex. They reside in Los Angeles, California
.
Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
) is an American actor, comedian and world record juggler.
He started his career as a stand up comic at night clubs, a warm up guy on numerous shows. He eventually became an actor and received guest spots on sitcoms Mama's Family
Mama's Family
Mama's Family is an American television sitcom that premiered on NBC on January 22, 1983. It was cancelled in May 1984, but NBC would continue to air reruns until September 1985. In September 1986, Mama's Family returned in first-run syndication, where it aired for an additional four seasons,...
, They Came from Outer Space
They Came from Outer Space
They Came from Outer Space is an American science fiction comedy series that aired in syndication from October 1990 to March 1991. The series was created by Tom McLoughlin.-Synopsis:...
and Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper (TV series)
Brother's Keeper is an American television series that was originally broadcast from 1998 to 1999 on ABC. It was produced by Axelrod-Widdoes Productions and Donald Todd Productions in association with Studios USA Television....
as well as small roles in the films Midnight Cabaret and Lena's Holiday. He also hosted the syndicated kids game show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
Skedaddle for six weeks in 1988, becoming one of the youngest emcees in game show history. Between 1996-1998 he hosted the game show Shopping Spree
Shopping Spree
Shopping Spree is a game show that aired on the Family Channel for two seasons from September 30, 1996 to August 14, 1998. It was hosted by Ron Pearson, announced by Burton Richardson and produced by Jay Wolpert Enterprises and MTM Enterprises.-Premise:...
, created by Jay Wolpert
Jay Wolpert
Jay Wolpert is an American television producer and screenwriter.His first television appearance came as a contestant on the original version of Jeopardy! in 1969. He competed in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions that year and won....
on The Family Channel
Television networks preceding ABC Family
The cable television network ABC Family has gone through several different owners during its history. Stipulations in sales terms for the network require that the network maintain the word "Family" in its name.-CBN Cable :...
.
In 1998, Pearson received his big break when he was cast in the sitcom, Malcolm and Eddie as bartender
Bartender
A bartender is a person who serves beverages behind a counter in a bar, pub, tavern, or similar establishment. A bartender, in short, "tends the bar". The term barkeeper may carry a connotation of being the bar's owner...
Doug Brickous, a role he held until its cancellation in 2000. Since then he has had recurring roles in The Norm Show
The Norm Show
The Norm Show is an American television sitcom that ran from 1999 through 2001 on the ABC television network.-Synopsis:...
, Nikki
Nikki
Nikki may refer to:*Nikki , a given name In music:*"Nikki", orchestral composition by Burt Bacharach dedicated to his daughter*Nikki , a Japanese-American singer*Nikki, an album by Japanese rock band Quruli...
, The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004. The show was set in Cleveland, Ohio, and revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the actor....
, Eve
Eve
Eve is the first woman created by God in the Book of Genesis.Eve may also refer to:-People:*Eve , a common given name and surname*Eve , American recording artist and actress-Places:...
, That 70s Show and more recently George Lopez
George Lopez
George Lopez is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He is mostly known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom George Lopez. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including the Mexican American culture...
. In between sitcoms, Pearson appeared in the film Little Black Book
Little Black Book
Little Black Book is a 2004 satirical comedy film directed by Nick Hurran.-Plot:Stacy Holt , an associate producer on a daytime talk show , is convinced that her boyfriend Derek is the right man for her, though he has an apparent phobia of commitment, and he's vague about his past relationships...
and made an appearance on Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, sports commentator, and television and radio personality. He is known for his critical assessments laced with pop culture references...
show, the GSN original series National Lampoon's Funny Money
National Lampoon's Funny Money
National Lampoon's Funny Money is a comedy game show that aired on GSN from June 15 to October 24, 2003. The show was hosted by stand-up comedian Jimmy Pardo, and Budd Friedman served as the announcer.-Format:...
and several appearances on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is a Peabody Award-winning American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson. Ferguson, the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise, follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup...
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. He also hosted "Casino", a 2002 GSN pilot that sold six years later as Catch 21
Catch 21
Catch 21 is an American game show centered around blackjack, created by Merrill Heatter and taped at the Hollywood Center Studios...
, without Ron's participation.
In September 2008, Pearson was featured in the multi-comedian DVD The Apostles of Comedy, which also features comedian/actor Brad Stine
Brad Stine
Brad Stine is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Relatively unknown until 2003, Stine first gained exposure when he "came out" as a conservative Christian on his debut album, Put a Helmet On!-Early life:...
with Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
natives Jeff Allen and Anthony Griffith. Due to its success, these four comedians have been touring the country as The Apostles of Comedy since 2008 and are scheduled through May 2009.
In 2010, Pearson starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck
Starstruck (2010 film)
Starstruck is a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sterling Knight and Danielle Campbell. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles.-Plot:...
.
Personal life
Pearson is a born-again ChristianChristian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
. On one of his comedy routines, he did a praise/worship act on The Lord Reigns. Pearson is married to his wife Tanya and has two children, Regan and Tex. They reside in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
.