Adam Pearson is a British Actor, Presenter and Campaigner who is renowned for overcoming any adversity in his way. Battling neurofibromatosis alongside his twin, he has faced difficult situations throughout his lifetime but has been able to build a highly respectable career in the media industry. Being part of many tv appearances throughout his career has helped him gain confidence when speaking to audiences and is now a sought-after inspirational speaker for any event.
At the age of five, Adam was diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis alongside his twin brother. His condition continued to develop over the years and his non-cancerous tumour grew on his facial nerve tissue. Persistent to overcome his battle, Adam graduated from the University of Brighton and began his TV career at Channel 4 and the BBC, appearing on shows such as The Undatables and Beauty and the Beast. In 2013, he was cast for Under the Skin which he hoped would educate the audience on disfigurement. As a key part of the TV industry, he began working as a Casting Researcher and a Producer for BBC and Channel 4.
After making his film debut alongside Scarlett Johansson, Under the Skin was nominated for a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was also nominated as UK Documentary Presenter of the Year at the Grierson Awards due to his successful transition within the TV industry. Known for delivering thought-provoking speeches, Adam was the main TEDx speaker at Kalamata in 2014 which allowed him to speak on topics that resonate with him and his experiences being part of charities such as the Childhood Tumour Trust and Jeans for Genes.
As an admired disability campaigner, Adam is recognised for his bravery and dedication throughout his career and everyday life. He aims to share how he has overcome adversity in all aspects of life and influence others not to limit themselves, no matter the goals they are looking to achieve. When booked as a speaker, Adam Pearson is known to speak on disability and inclusion topics.
