Portrait of William Preston

William Preston

Bio: William Preston started an acting career late in his life, giving up his career as a book keeper in a Philadelphia trucking firm to begin acting at age 47. He had extensive stage experience, performing in over 60 Shakespeare productions as well as being nominated for Florida's state supporting actor award
Born: Fri, Aug 26 1921
Birthplace: Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 10 1998
William Preston is 76 years old
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Poster of Destination Anywhere
Destination Anywhere
William Preston was 75 in Destination Anywhere as 'Homeless Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1997
Poster of I'm Not Rappaport
I'm Not Rappaport
William Preston was 75 in I'm Not Rappaport as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
William Preston was 75 in The Crucible as 'George Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
William Preston was 74 in Reckless as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Waterworld
Waterworld
William Preston was 73 in Waterworld as 'Depth Gauge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family
William Preston was 73 in It Runs in the Family as 'Grandpa Bumpus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Me and Veronica
Me and Veronica
William Preston was 72 in Me and Veronica as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Far and Away
Far and Away
William Preston was 70 in Far and Away as 'Blacksmith'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of The Fisher King
The Fisher King
William Preston was 70 in The Fisher King as 'John the Bum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of The Exorcist III
The Exorcist III
William Preston was 68 in The Exorcist III as 'Old Man in Wheelchair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Lady in a Corner
Lady in a Corner
William Preston was 68 in Lady in a Corner as 'E. B. Bennett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1989
Poster of Family Business
Family Business
William Preston was 68 in Family Business as 'Flask Mourner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1989
Poster of Stone Pillow
Stone Pillow
William Preston was 64 in Stone Pillow as 'Homeless Man in Street (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1985
Poster of Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
William Preston was 51 in Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood as 'Sticker'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Spin City
Spin City
William Preston was 75+ in Spin City as 'Older Homeless Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996