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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / singer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Abraham Lincoln High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- 1967 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Preston born?
June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987.
Where is Robert Preston from?
Robert Preston is from Massachusetts, United States.
What does Robert Preston do?
Robert Preston works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, singer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.