Destination Anywhere
1997 · 6.9/10
NewWilliam Preston
Actor · born 26 August 1921 · Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
William Preston started an acting career late in his life, giving up his career as a book keeper in a Philadelphia trucking firm to begin acting at age 47. He had extensive stage experience, performing in over 60 Shakespeare productions as well as being nominated for Florida's state supporting actor award. Among his many movie roles, he played John, the bum, from Fisher King - Le roi pêcheur (1991), a blacksmith in Horizons lointains (1992), and the flask mourner in Family Business (1989). He later appeared inWaterworld (1995), Reckless (1995/I), Brooklyn Boogie (1995), and La chasse aux sorcières (1996). William was born on August 26, 1921 in Columbia, PA. He had a Master's degree in English literature from Penn State. In July 10, 1998 Preston died. - IMDb Mini Biography
Where to start: The Fisher King (1991).
As actor 18
I'm Not Rappaport
1996 · 5.7/10
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The Crucible
1996 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Joe's Apartment
1996 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Writer's Block
1996
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Reckless
1995 · 6.6/10
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Waterworld
1995 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
It Runs in the Family
1994 · 5.4/10
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No Exit
1994
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Me and Veronica
1993 · 3.3/10
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Far and Away
1992 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Fisher King
1991 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Exorcist III
1990 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Lady in a Corner
1989 · 4.5/10
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Family Business
1989 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Stone Pillow
1985 · 6.9/10
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The Haunted Mansion Mystery
1983 · 7.0/10
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Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
1973 · 5.5/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best William Preston movie?
By viewer score, The Fisher King (1991) at 7.3/10.
What are William Preston’s most popular movies?
Waterworld, The Fisher King, Far and Away.
How many movies has William Preston made?
18 films on TMDB, 18 as actor.