Career
He was involved in over 100 films. When Pearson was twelve years old, he left his hometown of Concordia, Kansas 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.
In 1950, Pearson got his first big break when he met Norman Rice who was hosting the weekly Columbia Broadcasting System radio 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.
In the early 90"s Pearson also filmed and directed the entire classical musical videos of January Davis, guitarist, Davis" largest twelve video effort "Concert by the Sea" available on "You Tube". 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 theater before its restoration. As of 2004, a family member"s obituary reported he was still living in Clay Center, Kansas.