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Preston Hanson

Preston Hanson (January 17, 1921 – February 12, 2008) was an American actor.[1][2]

Preston Hanson
Publicity Photo of Preston Hanson
BornJanuary 17, 1921
DiedFebruary 12, 2008 (aged 87)
Alma materPasadena Junior College

Early years Edit

Hanson was born Iowa and moved to California in 1940. He attended Pasadena Junior College.[3]

Military service Edit

During World War II, Hanson few 65 attack missions as a combat pilot in Europe, for which he received the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He later became a major in the Air Force Reserve.[4]

Acting Edit

Hanson appeared in over 30 TV series and movies over 40 years, including Dynasty, Gunsmoke, Dallas, Goodbye, Norma Jean, Action Jackson and The A-Team among others. His last credit was in the 1994 comedy Cops and Robbersons.[5] His Broadway credits include Much Ado About Nothing (1952), Saint Joan (1951), and Billy Budd (1951).[6]

Later years Edit

In 1964, Hanson ran for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 27th District of California. At that time, he was a property manager.[4] In 1966, he sought the Democratic nomination for the 42nd Assembly District of California's Legislature.[7]

Personal life Edit

Hanson was married to the former Lorraine Johnson. They had four children.[4]

Filmography Edit

Year Title Role Notes
1953 Julius Caesar Claudius
1958 Sea Hunt Operation Greenback 1 episode
1959 Operation Petticoat Lt. Col. Simpson Uncredited
1960 Cage of Evil Tom Colton, Insurance Investigator
1975 Half a House Judge
1976 Goodbye, Norma Jean Hal James
1981 The Loch Ness Horror Colonel Laughton
1988 Action Jackson Master of Ceremonies
1994 Cops and Robbersons T-Men Announcer (final film role)

References Edit

  1. ^ . BFI. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16.
  2. ^ "Search Results Page". afi.com.
  3. ^ "8 Candidates Entered in 27th Congressional Race". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 24, 1964. p. 3 V. Retrieved November 20, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b c "Democrat Preston Hanson Begins Congress Campaign". The Van Nuys News. California, Van Nuys. March 12, 1964. p. 70. Retrieved November 19, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Preston Hanson movies, photos, movie reviews, filmography, and biography - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  6. ^ . Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Democrats Outnumber GOP in 42nd District". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 29, 1966. p. 4 V. Retrieved November 19, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  

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