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Robert Preston, born on June 8, 1918 in Massachusetts, United States, was a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Robert Preston died on March 21, 1987, aged 68. Schooling on record includes Abraham Lincoln High School. Listed accolades include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (1958, 1967).
My Take
Robert Preston is, to me, the archetype of the charismatic stage animal. His Harold Hill in The Music Man, that fast-talking con man who half-believes his own pitch, is the kind of role that defines a career, and he owned it on Broadway and again on film. Two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical tell you he was no fluke. What I admire most is the sheer range: stage, screen, and song, all delivered with a warmth that modern leading men rarely match. He belonged to an era of total entertainers, and his presence still feels electric.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Preston
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・プレストン
- Reading
- ろばーと・ぷれすとん
- Born
- June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / singer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Abraham Lincoln High School
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- 1967 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Preston born?
Born June 8, 1918.
When did Robert Preston die?
Died March 21, 1987, aged 68.
Where was Robert Preston from?
Robert Preston was from Massachusetts, United States.
What did Robert Preston do?
Robert Preston worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, singer, actor.
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