William Preston
Biography
William Preston works in acting. Born August 26, 1921 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died July 10, 1998. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Destination Anywhere (1997) as Homeless Man
- Spin City (1996) as Older Homeless Man
- The Crucible (1996) as George Jacobs
- Joe's Apartment (1996) as Complaint Handler
- I'm Not Rappaport (1996) as Jake
- Writer's Block (1996) as Eldest Cellmate
- Waterworld (1995) as Depth Gauge
- Reckless (1995) as Porter
- It Runs in the Family (1994) as Grandpa Bumpus
- No Exit (1994) as Homeless Man
- Me and Veronica (1993) as Old Man
- Far and Away (1992) as Blacksmith
- The Fisher King (1991) as John the Bum
- The Exorcist III (1990) as Old Man in Wheelchair
- Family Business (1989) as Flask Mourner
- Lady in a Corner (1989) as E. B. Bennett
- Stone Pillow (1985) as Homeless Man in Street (uncredited)
- Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood (1973) as Sticker
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What movies or TV shows is William Preston best known for?
William Preston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sicko (2007), The Crucible (1996), Joe's Apartment (1996), Waterworld (1995).
When and where was William Preston born?
William Preston was born on August 26, 1921 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on July 10, 1998.
How many credits does William Preston have?
William Preston has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 1997.
What is William Preston's background in cinema and television?
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. Among his ma...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Fisher King (1991) as John the Bum — aged about 69
- Spin City (1996) as Older Homeless Man — aged about 74
- Stone Pillow (1985) as Homeless Man in Street (uncredited) — aged about 63
- Far and Away (1992) as Blacksmith — aged about 70
- The Crucible (1996) as George Jacobs — aged about 74
- The Exorcist III (1990) as Old Man in Wheelchair — aged about 68
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