Bill Pearl
Bodybuilder
Bill Pearl 1956.jpg
Pearl after winning the 1956 Mr. U.S.A.
Personal info
Born(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930
Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2022(2022-09-14)(aged 91)
Phoenix, Oregon, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) –
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg) –
242 lb (110 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • Mr. Universe, Amateur
  • 1953
Best win
  • Mr. Universe, Professional
  • 1956, 1961, 1967, 1971
ActiveRetired from competition after Mr Universe victory in 1971. Retired from guest posing in 1989. Continued Bodybuilding training at age 90+.