Robert Preston
Robert Preston (June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987) was an American stage and film actor and singer, best known for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson and originating the role of Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man and the 1962 film adaptation; the film earned him his first of two Golden Globe Award nominations. Preston collaborated twice with filmmaker Blake Edwards, first in S.O.B. (1981) and again in Victor/Victoria (1982). For portraying Carroll "Toddy" Todd in the latter, he was nominated for the Academy Award…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
60
Total TV Shows Credited
25
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, USA
Birthdate
June 8, 1918
Death Date
March 21o 1987
Also known as
Robert Preston Meservey