Preston Hanson

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

Preston Hanson
BornJanuary 17, 1921
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
DiedFebruary 12, 2008 (aged 87)
Van Nuys, California
Alma materPasadena Junior College

Early years

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

Military service

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

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

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

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

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1953Julius CaesarClaudius
1958Sea HuntOperation Greenback1 episode
1959Operation PetticoatLt. Col. SimpsonUncredited
1960Cage of EvilTom Colton, Insurance Investigator
1975Half a HouseJudge
1976Goodbye, Norma JeanHal James
1981The Loch Ness HorrorColonel Laughton
1988Action JacksonMaster of Ceremonies
1994Cops and RobbersonsT-Men Announcer(final film role)

References
  1. "Preston Hanson". BFI.
  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. "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. "Preston Hanson". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. 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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