Birthname: Robert Preston Meservey
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | Jun 8, 1918 Newton Highlands, MA |
| Died | Mar 21, 1987 Montecito, CA |
| Age | Died at 68 |
| Final Resting PlaceCremated | |
Robert Preston | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1938-1985 |
| Top Roles | Murray Sinclair, Dick Allen, Dan Cutler, Harold Hill, Pvt. Joe Doyle |
| Top Genres | Drama, Action, Western, Romance, Adventure, Comedy |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Based on Play, Aviation |
| Top Collaborators | Cecil B. DeMille (Director), Morton DaCosta (Director), William LeBaron (Producer), Akim Tamiroff |
| Shares birthday with | Alexis Smith, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Kevin McClory see more.. |
Robert Preston Overview:
Legendary actor, Robert Preston, was born Robert Preston Meservey on Jun 8, 1918 in Newton Highlands, MA. Preston died at the age of 68 on Mar 21, 1987 in Montecito, CA and was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.
MINI BIO:
Handsome, dark, often mustachioed, solidly-built American actor, much confused with Preston Foster in his earlier days, when he was with Paramount for 12 useful years without quite becoming a big star, getting the girl in B features, and losing her in As. He always looked about 35, and still did when he returned to films in triumph in the sixties after phenomenal musical success as star of Broadway's The Music Man. Married to actress Catherine Craig (Kay Feltus 1918-) from 1940. Died from lung cancer. Oscar nominee for Victor/Victoria. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Preston was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1982 | Best Supporting Actor | Victor/Victoria (1982) | Toddy | Nominated |
Robert Preston BlogHub Articles:
Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Alan Ladd in “This Gun for Hire”
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 16, 2025 From Classic Movie ManVeronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Alan Ladd in “This Gun for Hire” Release date: May 13, 1942Director: Frank TuttleStory by: Graham Greene Adapted from: A Gun for SaleVeronica Lake and Alan LaddThis Gun For Hire, based on the novel by Graham Greene, was released in 1942, long ... Read full article
The Music Man (1962): 76 Trombones and Robert Preston
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 6, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsIn my youth, Robert Preston always struck me as a Hollywood superstar because he so lithely and unequivocally commands the center of this grand production. There is no movie without him, and he pretty much captures the imagination of the audience. As I’ve grown older, logged more movies, it al... Read full article
the Epic Oscar Snub of Robert Preston in "Victor Victoria"
By FlickChick on Feb 25, 2016 From A Person in the DarkEntertainment-wise, there are just some things I can't see to get over. For example, Lucy and Desi's divorce. Growing up with Lucy and Ricky, I mean Desi, they seemed a lock to be in love forever. Ricky said "I Love Lucy," right? And we all knew Ricky and Desi were one. Until his death I ke... Read full article
Catherine Mary Stewart Talks with the Caf? About Her Cult Film Classics, Dernzies, and a Kiss from Robert Preston
By Rick29 on Jan 27, 2014 From Classic Film & TV CafeSince her film debut in 1980, Catherine Mary Stewart has thrived in film, television, and on stage. She starred in three bona fide cult classics from the 1980s: Night of the Comet, The Last Starfighter, and Weekend at Bernie's. She has guest starred in television series such as White Collar, Knight ... Read full article
'Til Death Do Us Part ~ Catherine Craig and Robert Preston
By Google profile on Jun 24, 2012 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film BlogAbout MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Catherine Craig and Robert Preston Married 46 years Thank you to Laura from Laura's Miscellaneous Musings for suggesting this couple to me! Catherine Craig played the bride Juli... Read full article
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Robert Preston Quotes:
Earl Boyce: Why?... Can't you remember?
James Cloud: It escapes me.
Bill Dansing: [to Smith and Sinclair] Havin' you two kids together again, I could spit nickles!
Murray Sinclair: [Jokingly] Go ahead, Bill.
Executive: We sell new machinery. What do you know about drilling equipment for oil fields?
Rubin Flood: Not a thing.
Executive: Then why should we hire you?
Rubin Flood: You chew tobacco, mister?
Executive: I beg your pardon!
Rubin Flood: You talk crops and weather? You know who's had a baby lately? You know who goes to church and who don't? Who likes corn liquor and who likes store liquor? Who's a Republican, who's a Democrat?
Executive: Our methods are a little more modern than that.
Rubin Flood: Well, I'm telling you that the people out here are farmers, no matter how much oil they got in their land. You want to come out of this territory with a profit? You'd be better off taking that diamond stickpin out of your tie and putting a straw hat on the back of your head and a chaw in your cheek! You're gonna have to hunker down and talk business with a man who's cleaning out his pigsty. That's where a lot of sales are made... and it can't be done in a New York suit!
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