Billy Preston
Biography
Billy Preston works in acting. Born September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- Na sowas! (1982) as Self
- The Beatles: Get Back (2021) as Self
- Okay (1979) as Self
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
- Ticker (2001) as Blues Band Organ
- Bio’s Bahnhof (1978) as Self
- Good News (1997) as Billy
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Sgt. Pepper
- Rollin' On The River (1971)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Let It Be (1970) as Self (uncredited)
- Concert for George (2003) as Self
- The Derby Stallion (2005) as Will Gentry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Billy Preston best known for?
Billy Preston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), March of the Penguins (2005), The Italian Job (1969), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975).
When and where was Billy Preston born?
Billy Preston was born on September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Billy Preston have?
Billy Preston has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.
What is Billy Preston's background in cinema and television?
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.
Billy Preston by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Beatles: Get Back (2021) as Self — aged about 74
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 26
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 25
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 25
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 50
- Let It Be (1970) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 23
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