Full Name: William Arnold Pearl
Nickname: Bill Pearl
Date of Birth: October 31, 1930
Nationality: American
Profession: Bodybuilder
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) to 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 201 lb (91 kg) to 242 lb (110 kg)
Major Achievements: 5-time Mr. Universe winner, World's Best-Built Man of the Century
Training Philosophy: Focus on strength and technique with a blend of various training methods
Nutrition Philosophy: Emphasis on lacto-ovo vegetarian diet
Influences: Leo Stern
Quote: "I didn't compete in the Olympia because I considered it a Mickey Mouse affair"
| Year | Name | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Mr. San Diego | Amateur | 3rd place |
| 1952 | Mr. Oceanside | Amateur | 1st place |
| 1953 | Mr. Southern California | Amateur | 1st place |
| 1953 | Mr. California | Amateur | 1st place |
| 1953 | A.A.U. Mr. America | Professional | 1st place |
| 1953 | N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe Amateur | Amateur | 1st place |
| 1956 | Mr. U.S.A. | Professional | 1st place |
| 1956 | N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe | Professional | 1st place, Tall Man's Class |
| 1961 | N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe | Professional | 1st place |
| 1967 | N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe | Professional | 1st place |
| 1971 | N.A.B.B.A. Mr. Universe | Professional | 1st place |
