Portrait of Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Bio: William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles
Born: Mon, Sep 02 1946
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

Death: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Billy Preston is 59 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 30 2022
Poster of The Beatles: Let It Be
The Beatles: Let It Be
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in The Beatles: Let It Be
Thu, Apr 15 2021
Poster of In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 15 2017
Poster of Kings of Soul
Kings of Soul
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in Kings of Soul
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Poster of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 05 2014
Poster of Rappin' With The Rickster
Rappin' With The Rickster
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in Rappin' With The Rickster
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Motown at the BBC
Motown at the BBC
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in Motown at the BBC
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 20 2009
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
Billy Preston was
59 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
Billy Preston was
59 in George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of The Derby Stallion
The Derby Stallion
Billy Preston was
58 in The Derby Stallion
as 'Will Gentry'.
Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
Billy Preston was
58 in The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Billy Preston was
58 in Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 07 2004
Poster of Concert for George
Concert for George
Billy Preston was
57 in Concert for George
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
Billy Preston was
56 in Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Billy Preston was
54 in Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
as 'Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals'.
Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of Ticker
Ticker
Billy Preston was
54 in Ticker
as 'Blues Band Organ'.
Sat, Jun 23 2001
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
Billy Preston was
51 in Blues Brothers 2000
as 'The Louisiana Gator Boys'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
Billy Preston was
44 in Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 07 1990
Poster of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Billy Preston was
44 in Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 09 1990
Poster of The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
Billy Preston was
43 in The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
as 'Marvelous Mose (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Blame It on the Night
Blame It on the Night
Billy Preston was
38 in Blame It on the Night
as 'Billy Preston'.
Fri, Nov 02 1984
Poster of The Compleat Beatles
The Compleat Beatles
Billy Preston was
36 in The Compleat Beatles
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Stony Island
Stony Island
Billy Preston was
32 in Stony Island
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Billy Preston was
31 in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as 'Sgt. Pepper'.
Mon, Jul 24 1978
Poster of Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Billy Preston was
31 in Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 1977
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
Billy Preston was
27 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 22 1973
Poster of The Concert for Bangladesh
The Concert for Bangladesh
Billy Preston was
25 in The Concert for Bangladesh
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 23 1972
Poster of Let It Be
Let It Be
Billy Preston was
23 in Let It Be
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1970
Poster of St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Billy Preston was
11 in St. Louis Blues
as 'Will Handy as a Boy'.
Mon, Apr 07 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles: Get Back
Billy Preston would have been no older than
59 in The Beatles: Get Back
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 25 2021
Poster of Good News
Good News
Billy Preston was
50+ in Good News
as 'Billy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1997
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Billy Preston was
50+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Billy Preston was
49+ in The Beatles Anthology
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of Na sowas!
Na sowas!
Billy Preston was
35+ in Na sowas!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1982
Poster of Okay
Okay
Billy Preston was
33+ in Okay
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 04 1979
Poster of Bio’s Bahnhof
Bio’s Bahnhof
Billy Preston was
31+ in Bio’s Bahnhof
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1978
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Billy Preston was
29+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Billy Preston was
29+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Billy Preston was
28+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Billy Preston was
28+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Rock Concert
Rock Concert
Billy Preston was
27+ in Rock Concert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973
Poster of Musikladen
Musikladen
Billy Preston was
26+ in Musikladen
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Billy Preston was
25+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of Rollin' On The River
Rollin' On The River
Billy Preston was
24+ in Rollin' On The River
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1971
Poster of The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price
The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price
Billy Preston was
23+ in The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Billy Preston was
16+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Billy Preston was
15+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961