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Preston Foster

Bio: Preston Foster (August 24, 1900 – July 14, 1970) was an American stage and film actor, and singer. Foster entered films in 1929 after appearing as a Broadway stage actor
Born: Wed, Aug 22 1900
Birthplace: Pitman, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 14 1970
Preston Foster is 69 years old
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Poster of Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi
Preston Foster would have been no older than 69 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Preston Foster would have been no older than 69 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Preston Foster would have been no older than 69 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Chubasco
Chubasco
Preston Foster was 67 in Chubasco as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1968
Poster of You've Got To Be Smart
You've Got To Be Smart
Preston Foster was 66 in You've Got To Be Smart as 'D. O. Griggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1967
Poster of The Time Travelers
The Time Travelers
Preston Foster was 64 in The Time Travelers as 'Dr. Erik von Steiner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1964
Poster of Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear
Preston Foster was 63 in Advance to the Rear as 'Gen. Bateman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1964
Poster of The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
Preston Foster was 63 in The Man from Galveston as 'Judge Homer Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1963
Poster of Destination 60,000
Destination 60,000
Preston Foster was 56 in Destination 60,000 as 'Col. Ed Buckley'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1957
Poster of I, the Jury
I, the Jury
Preston Foster was 52 in I, the Jury as 'Capt. Pat Chambers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1953
Poster of The Marshal's Daughter
The Marshal's Daughter
Preston Foster was 52 in The Marshal's Daughter as 'Preston Foster - Poker-Game Player'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1953
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
Preston Foster was 52 in Law and Order as 'Kurt Durling'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Kansas City Confidential
Kansas City Confidential
Preston Foster was 52 in Kansas City Confidential as 'Tim Foster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1952
Poster of Montana Territory
Montana Territory
Preston Foster was 51 in Montana Territory as 'Sheriff Henry Plummer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1952
Poster of The Big Night
The Big Night
Preston Foster was 51 in The Big Night as 'Andy La Main'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of The Bogus Green
The Bogus Green
Preston Foster was 50 in The Bogus Green as 'Brass McGannon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1951
Poster of The Big Gusher
The Big Gusher
Preston Foster was 50 in The Big Gusher as 'Hank Mason'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1951
Poster of Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Preston Foster was 50 in Tomahawk as 'Col. Carrington'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1951
Poster of Three Desperate Men
Three Desperate Men
Preston Foster was 50 in Three Desperate Men as 'Tom Denton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of The Tougher They Come
The Tougher They Come
Preston Foster was 50 in The Tougher They Come as 'Joe MacKinley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1950
Poster of The Big Cat
The Big Cat
Preston Foster was 48 in The Big Cat as 'Tom Eggers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1949
Poster of I Shot Jesse James
I Shot Jesse James
Preston Foster was 48 in I Shot Jesse James as 'John Kelley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1949
Poster of Thunderhoof
Thunderhoof
Preston Foster was 47 in Thunderhoof as 'Scotty Mason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1948
Poster of The Hunted
The Hunted
Preston Foster was 47 in The Hunted as 'Johnny Saxon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1948
Poster of Ramrod
Ramrod
Preston Foster was 46 in Ramrod as 'Frank Ivey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of King of the Wild Horses
King of the Wild Horses
Preston Foster was 46 in King of the Wild Horses as 'Dave Taggert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1947
Poster of It's Your America
It's Your America
Preston Foster was 45 in It's Your America as 'Army Surgeon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1946
Poster of Inside Job
Inside Job
Preston Foster was 45 in Inside Job as 'Bart Madden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1946
Poster of Tangier
Tangier
Preston Foster was 45 in Tangier as 'Col. Jose Artiego'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1946
Poster of Strange Triangle
Strange Triangle
Preston Foster was 45 in Strange Triangle as 'Sam Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of The Harvey Girls
The Harvey Girls
Preston Foster was 45 in The Harvey Girls as 'Judge Sam Purvis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1946
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Preston Foster was 45 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1945
Poster of Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed
Preston Foster was 44 in Twice Blessed as 'Jeff Turner'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1945
Poster of The Valley of Decision
The Valley of Decision
Preston Foster was 44 in The Valley of Decision as 'Jim Brennan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1945
Poster of Thunderhead: Son of Flicka
Thunderhead: Son of Flicka
Preston Foster was 44 in Thunderhead: Son of Flicka as 'Rob McLaughlin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1945
Poster of Roger Touhy, Gangster
Roger Touhy, Gangster
Preston Foster was 43 in Roger Touhy, Gangster as 'Roger Touhy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1944
Poster of Bermuda Mystery
Bermuda Mystery
Preston Foster was 43 in Bermuda Mystery as 'Steve Carramond'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1944
Poster of Guadalcanal Diary
Guadalcanal Diary
Preston Foster was 43 in Guadalcanal Diary as 'Father Donnelly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1943
Poster of My Friend Flicka
My Friend Flicka
Preston Foster was 42 in My Friend Flicka as 'Rob McLaughlin'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1943
Poster of American Empire
American Empire
Preston Foster was 42 in American Empire as 'Paxton Bryce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942
Poster of Thunder Birds
Thunder Birds
Preston Foster was 42 in Thunder Birds as 'Steve Britt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1942
Poster of Classification of Enlisted Men
Classification of Enlisted Men
Preston Foster was 42 in Classification of Enlisted Men as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Little Tokyo, U.S.A.
Little Tokyo, U.S.A.
Preston Foster was 41 in Little Tokyo, U.S.A. as 'Michael Steele'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1942
Poster of Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans
Preston Foster was 41 in Night in New Orleans as 'Police Lt. Steve Abbott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1942
Poster of A Gentleman After Dark
A Gentleman After Dark
Preston Foster was 41 in A Gentleman After Dark as 'Tom Gaynor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1942
Poster of Secret Agent of Japan
Secret Agent of Japan
Preston Foster was 41 in Secret Agent of Japan as 'Roy Bonnell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1942
Poster of Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Preston Foster was 41 in Unfinished Business as 'Steve Duncan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1941
Poster of The Roundup
The Roundup
Preston Foster was 40 in The Roundup as 'Greg Lane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1941
Poster of North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police
Preston Foster was 40 in North West Mounted Police as 'Sergeant Jim Brett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1940
Poster of Moon Over Burma
Moon Over Burma
Preston Foster was 39 in Moon Over Burma as 'Bill Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Cafe Hostess
Cafe Hostess
Preston Foster was 39 in Cafe Hostess as 'Dan Walters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940
Poster of Missing Evidence
Missing Evidence
Preston Foster was 39 in Missing Evidence as 'Bill Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Geronimo
Geronimo
Preston Foster was 39 in Geronimo as 'Capt. Bill Starrett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1939
Poster of 20,000 Men a Year
20,000 Men a Year
Preston Foster was 39 in 20,000 Men a Year as 'Jim Howell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of News Is Made at Night
News Is Made at Night
Preston Foster was 38 in News Is Made at Night as 'Steve Drum'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939
Poster of Chasing Danger
Chasing Danger
Preston Foster was 38 in Chasing Danger as 'Steve Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Society Smugglers
Society Smugglers
Preston Foster was 38 in Society Smugglers as 'Sully'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1939
Poster of Up the River
Up the River
Preston Foster was 38 in Up the River as ''Chipper' Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1938
Poster of The Last Warning
The Last Warning
Preston Foster was 38 in The Last Warning as 'Bill Crane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1938
Poster of Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol
Preston Foster was 38 in Submarine Patrol as 'Lt. (j.g.) John C. Drake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1938
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
Preston Foster was 38 in The Storm as 'Jack Stacey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1938
Poster of Army Girl
Army Girl
Preston Foster was 37 in Army Girl as 'Capt. Dike Conger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1938
Poster of The Lady in the Morgue
The Lady in the Morgue
Preston Foster was 37 in The Lady in the Morgue as 'Det. Bill Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1938
Poster of Double Danger
Double Danger
Preston Foster was 37 in Double Danger as 'Robert Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1938
Poster of Everybody's Doing It
Everybody's Doing It
Preston Foster was 37 in Everybody's Doing It as 'Bruce Keene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of First Lady
First Lady
Preston Foster was 37 in First Lady as 'Stephen Wayne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1937
Poster of The Westland Case
The Westland Case
Preston Foster was 37 in The Westland Case as 'Bill Crane - Private Detective'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1937
Poster of You Can't Beat Love
You Can't Beat Love
Preston Foster was 36 in You Can't Beat Love as 'James Ellsworth 'Jimmy' Hughes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1937
Poster of The Outcasts of Poker Flat
The Outcasts of Poker Flat
Preston Foster was 36 in The Outcasts of Poker Flat as 'John Oakhurst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1937
Poster of Sea Devils
Sea Devils
Preston Foster was 36 in Sea Devils as 'Michael 'Mike' O'Shea'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1937
Poster of We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die
Preston Foster was 36 in We Who Are About to Die as 'Steven Mathews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1937
Poster of The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars
Preston Foster was 36 in The Plough and the Stars as 'Jack Clitheroe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1936
Poster of Love Before Breakfast
Love Before Breakfast
Preston Foster was 35 in Love Before Breakfast as 'Scott Miller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 09 1936
Poster of Muss 'em Up
Muss 'em Up
Preston Foster was 35 in Muss 'em Up as 'Tip O'Neil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1936
Poster of We're Only Human
We're Only Human
Preston Foster was 35 in We're Only Human as 'Det. Sgt. Pete 'Mac' McCaffrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1935
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
Preston Foster was 35 in Annie Oakley as 'Toby Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii
Preston Foster was 35 in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1935
Poster of The Arizonian
The Arizonian
Preston Foster was 34 in The Arizonian as 'Tex Randolph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1935
Poster of A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
Preston Foster was 34 in A Night at the Biltmore Bowl as 'Preston Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of The Informer
The Informer
Preston Foster was 34 in The Informer as 'Dan Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1935
Poster of The People's Enemy
The People's Enemy
Preston Foster was 34 in The People's Enemy as 'Vince M. Falcone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1935
Poster of Strangers All
Strangers All
Preston Foster was 34 in Strangers All as 'Murray Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1935
Poster of The Bands Plays On
The Bands Plays On
Preston Foster was 34 in The Bands Plays On as 'Howdy Hardy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of Wharf Angel
Wharf Angel
Preston Foster was 33 in Wharf Angel as 'Como Murphy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934
Poster of Heat Lightning
Heat Lightning
Preston Foster was 33 in Heat Lightning as 'George'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1934
Poster of Sleepers East
Sleepers East
Preston Foster was 33 in Sleepers East as 'Jason Everett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of Hoopla
Hoopla
Preston Foster was 33 in Hoopla as 'Nifty Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1933
Poster of Sensation Hunters
Sensation Hunters
Preston Foster was 33 in Sensation Hunters as 'Tom baylor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1933
Poster of The Devil's Mate
The Devil's Mate
Preston Foster was 32 in The Devil's Mate as 'Insp. O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 20 1933
Poster of The Man Who Dared
The Man Who Dared
Preston Foster was 32 in The Man Who Dared as 'Jan Novak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of Corruption
Corruption
Preston Foster was 32 in Corruption as 'Tim Butler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 1933
Poster of Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great
Preston Foster was 32 in Elmer, the Great as 'Walker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1933
Poster of The 42nd Street Special
The 42nd Street Special
Preston Foster was 32 in The 42nd Street Special as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1933
Poster of Ladies They Talk About
Ladies They Talk About
Preston Foster was 32 in Ladies They Talk About as 'David Slade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1933
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Preston Foster was 32 in Just Around the Corner as 'Tim - Office Worker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1933
Poster of You Said a Mouthful
You Said a Mouthful
Preston Foster was 32 in You Said a Mouthful as 'Ed Dover'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Preston Foster was 32 in I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1932
Poster of The All-American
The All-American
Preston Foster was 32 in The All-American as 'Steve Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1932
Poster of Life Begins
Life Begins
Preston Foster was 32 in Life Begins as 'Dr. Brett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of The Last Mile
The Last Mile
Preston Foster was 31 in The Last Mile as 'John 'Killer' Mears, Cell 4'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1932
Poster of Doctor X
Doctor X
Preston Foster was 31 in Doctor X as 'Dr. Wells'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1932
Poster of Two Seconds
Two Seconds
Preston Foster was 31 in Two Seconds as 'Bud Clark'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1932
Poster of His Woman
His Woman
Preston Foster was 31 in His Woman as 'Crewman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1931
Poster of Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader
Preston Foster was 30 in Follow the Leader as 'Two-Gun Terry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1930
Poster of Heads Up
Heads Up
Preston Foster was 30 in Heads Up as 'Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Preston Foster was 28 in Nothing But the Truth as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1929

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 Going My Way
Going My Way
Preston Foster was 62+ in Going My Way
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Preston Foster was 61+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Gunslinger
Gunslinger
Preston Foster was 60+ in Gunslinger as 'Captain Zachary Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1961
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
Preston Foster was 60+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Preston Foster was 58+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Harbor Command
Harbor Command
Preston Foster was 57+ in Harbor Command
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of O. Henry Playhouse
O. Henry Playhouse
Preston Foster was 56+ in O. Henry Playhouse as 'John McCaskey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 1957
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
Preston Foster was 53+ in Waterfront as 'Cap'n John Herrick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Preston Foster was 53+ in Letter to Loretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Preston Foster was 52+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Preston Foster was 51+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Bob Hood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951