Preston Hanson
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Preston Hanson | |
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| Born | January 17, 1921 |
| Died | February 12, 2008 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Pasadena Junior College |
Preston Hanson (January 17, 1921 – February 12, 2008) was an American actor.[1][2]
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
Personal life
Hanson was married to the former Lorraine Johnson. They had four children.[4]
