Facing The Lens: Adam Pearson on Film, Advocacy and Changing the Narrative

On this month's episode of myFace, myStory, host Dina Zuckerberg speaks with award-winning actor, presenter, and disability advocate Adam Pearson. From standout roles in A Different Man and Under The Skin to his upcoming portrayal of Joseph Merrick in the film adaptation of The Elephant Man, Adam shares how he’s using storytelling to challenge stereotypes, advocate for authentic representation, and change the narrative around disability in media and beyond.

 

Adam was nominated as Presenter of the Year at the Grierson UK Documentary Awards in 2016. As an actor, he has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance at the Gotham Film Awards and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. He has also been nominated for the likes of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, National Society of Film Critics Awards (US), DiscussingFilm Critics Awards, and UK Film Critics Association Awards.

 

Adam has been widely recognised for his award-nominated, supporting role in A24’s A Different Man, directed by Aaron Schimberg and co-starring Sebastian Stan and Renata Reinsve. Adam also co-starred in the BAFTA-nominated film, Under The Skin, with Scarlett Johansson which was directed by Jonathan Glazer. His other film credits include Chained For Life, which was also directed by Aaron Schimberg.

 

Adam has spoken at a number of events for the likes of KPMG, the Health Innovation Summit, Public Service & Criminology Conference, and British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. He has also given a TEDx talk.

 

Adam is an ambassador for The King’s Trust, Changing Faces and Us In A Bus. He also won a RADAR Award and a Diana Award for his campaigning work.

 

Adam has previously been named on The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 List, as well as being nominated for Celebrity of the Year at the Sense Awards.