J.A. Preston
Born November 13, 1932 (Age: 93)
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Biography
James Allen Preston Sr. (born November 13, 1932) is an American actor. Preston is best known for his role as Ozzie Cleveland on the NBC primetime television series Hill Street Blues which originally aired from 1981 until 1987. Preston was born November 13 (1932) in Washington, D.C. In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues, Preston is also known for his roles as Leo Daltry in Dallas, Richard Matthews in Santa Barbara, court-martial judge Col. J. A. Randolph, USMC in the 1992 film A Few Good Men, and the minor but important role of a USAF Major General in Air Force One (1997). He was a series regular in the short-lived CBS sitcom All's Fair which ran just one season (1976-77). In it he played an assistant to conservative newspaper columnist Richard Barrington (played by Richard Crenna). Preston also appeared on the NBC television series The A-Team as a judge (Col. Thomas Milo) presiding over a military tribunal convened to try the A-Team. He also appeared in 3 episodes of Martin as Gina’s (Tisha Campbell-Martin) father Dr. Cliff Waters.
James Allen Preston Sr. (born November 13, 1932) is an American actor. Preston is best known for his role as Ozzie Cleveland on the NBC primetime television series Hill Street Blues which originally aired from 1981 until 1987. Preston was born November 13 (1932) in Washington, D.C. In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues, Preston is also known for his roles as Leo Daltry in Dallas, Richard Matthews in Santa Barbara, court-martial judge Col. J. A. Randolph, USMC in the 1992 film A Few Good Men, and the minor but important role of a USAF Major General in Air Force One (1997). He was a series regular in the short-lived CBS sitcom All's Fair which ran just one season (1976-77). In it he played an assistant to conservative newspaper columnist Richard Barrington (played by Richard Crenna). Preston also appeared on the NBC television series The A-Team as a judge (Col. Thomas Milo) presiding over a military tribunal convened to try the A-Team. He also appeared in 3 episodes of Martin as Gina’s (Tisha Campbell-Martin) father Dr. Cliff Waters.
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Filmography
Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door
2011
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as
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Age: 78
Contact
1997
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as Senator (uncredited)
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Age: 64
Harvest of Fire
1996
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as Sheriff Garrison
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Age: 63
No Image
The Gifted
1993
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as Jacob (Adult)
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Age: 60
A Few Good Men
1992
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as Judge Randolph
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Age: 60
Steel Justice
1992
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as Jeremiah J. Jones
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Age: 59
Captain Ron
1992
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as Magistrate
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Age: 59
Aftermath: A Test of Love
1991
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as Det. Boland
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Age: 58
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson
1990
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as Wendell Smith
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Age: 57
Narrow Margin
1990
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as Martin Larner
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Age: 57
Fire Birds
1990
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as General Olcott
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Age: 57
The George McKenna Story
1988
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as Mr. McKenna
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Age: 55
Desperate
1987
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as Wiggee
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Age: 54
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985
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as Conn MacCleary
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Age: 52
The White Lions
1981
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as Aniel
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Age: 49
Body Heat
1981
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as Oscar Grace
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Age: 48
High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane
1980
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as Alonzo
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Age: 48
The Plutonium Incident
1980
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as Dr. Samuels
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Age: 47
Real Life
1979
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as Dr. Ted Cleary
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Age: 46
Silver Streak
1976
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as Waiter (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Two-Minute Warning
1976
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as Policeman
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Age: 43
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
1973
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as Dawson
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Age: 40