William Preston
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
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Played John the Bum
Average Rating7.31406 votesRelease DateSep 20, 199135 years ago -
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Played Old Man in Wheelchair
Average Rating6.3823 votesRelease DateAug 17, 199036 years ago -
Played George Jacobs
Average Rating6.6537 votesRelease DateNov 27, 199629 years ago -
Played Complaint Handler
Average Rating5.8362 votesRelease DateJul 26, 199630 years ago -
Played Flask Mourner
Average Rating5.7266 votesRelease DateDec 06, 198936 years ago -
Played Sticker
Average Rating5.532 votesRelease DateMay 06, 197353 years ago -
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Played Grandpa Bumpus
Average Rating5.429 votesRelease DateSep 23, 199431 years ago -
Played Homeless Man
Average Rating6.817 votesRelease DateJun 16, 199729 years ago -
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Played Homeless Man in Street (uncredited)
Average Rating6.76 votesRelease DateNov 05, 198541 years ago -
Played E. B. Bennett
Average Rating4.52 votesRelease DateDec 11, 198936 years ago -
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