Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Deceased · Born: Aug 24, 1900 · Died: Jul 14, 1970

Personal Details

BornAug 24, 1900 Pitman, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Sheila Darcy

    ( Apr 2, 1946 to Jul 14, 1970 )
  • Gertrude Warren

    ( Jun 27, 1925 to Feb 24, 1945 )

Biography

Noted thespian, melodic virtuoso, and literary wordsmith, this multifaceted individual embarked on a storied career that spanned the realms of Broadway, film, and music. Initially, he honed his craft on the Great White Way, gracing the stages of New York City with his presence from 1928 to 1932. Subsequently, he and his wife, along with their daughter, embarked on a cross-country adventure, touring the United States and making appearances in various film productions. His musical inclinations led him to record a selection of songs, which further showcased his impressive range as a composer, songwriter, and guitarist.

In addition to his creative pursuits, he also held a position as executive producer at the El Camino Playhouse in California, a testament to his administrative acumen and dedication to the world of entertainment. Furthermore, he became a member of the esteemed American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1953, and collaborated with the accomplished composer Perry Botkin on numerous occasions. His impressive repertoire of popular songs includes the catchy and memorable tunes "Good Ship Lalapaloo" and "Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan", which have left an indelible mark on the world of music.

Career

1967
Chubasco
Chubasco as Nick
1964
The Time Travelers
The Time Travelers as Dr. Erik von Steiner
Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear as Gen. Bateman (uncredited)
1963
The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston as Judge Homer Black
1953
I, the Jury
I, the Jury as Capt. Pat Chambers
Law and Order
Law and Order as Kurt Durling
The Marshal's Daughter
The Marshal's Daughter as Preston Foster - Poker-Game Player
1952
Montana Territory
Montana Territory as Sheriff Henry Plummer
1951
The Big Gusher
The Big Gusher as Hank Mason
Tomahawk
Tomahawk as Col. Carrington
The Big Night
The Big Night as Andy La Main
1950
The Tougher They Come
The Tougher They Come as Joe MacKinley
1949
I Shot Jesse James
I Shot Jesse James as John Kelley
The Big Cat
The Big Cat as Tom Eggers
1948
Thunderhoof
Thunderhoof as Scotty Mason
The Hunted
The Hunted as Johnny Saxon
1947
Ramrod
Ramrod as Frank Ivey
1946
Tangier
Tangier as Col. Jose Artiego
Strange Triangle
Strange Triangle as Sam Crane
Inside Job
Inside Job as Bart Madden
The Harvey Girls
The Harvey Girls as Judge Sam Purvis
It's Your America
It's Your America as Army Surgeon (uncredited)
1945
Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed as Jeff Turner
1944
Bermuda Mystery
Bermuda Mystery as Steve Carramond
1943
Guadalcanal Diary
Guadalcanal Diary as Father Donnelly
My Friend Flicka
My Friend Flicka as Rob McLaughlin
1942
Little Tokyo, U.S.A.
Little Tokyo, U.S.A. as Michael Steele
American Empire
American Empire as Paxton Bryce
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans as Police Lt. Steve Abbott
1941
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business as Steve Duncan
The Round Up
The Round Up as Greg Lane
1940
Cafe Hostess
Cafe Hostess as Dan Walters
North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police as Sergeant Jim Brett
Moon Over Burma
Moon Over Burma as Bill Gordon
1939
Geronimo
Geronimo as Capt. Bill Starrett
1938
Double Danger
Double Danger as Robert Crane
The Lady in the Morgue
The Lady in the Morgue as Det. Bill Crane
Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol as Lt. (j.g.) John C. Drake
Army Girl
Army Girl as Capt. Dike Conger
1937
First Lady
First Lady as Stephen Wayne
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Michael 'Mike' O'Shea
We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Steven Mathews
You Can't Beat Love
You Can't Beat Love as James Ellsworth 'Jimmy' Hughes
1936
Muss 'em Up
Muss 'em Up as Tip O'Neil
1935
The Informer
The Informer as Dan Gallagher
The People's Enemy
The People's Enemy as Vince M. Falcone
The Arizonian
The Arizonian as Tex Randolph
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley as Toby Walker
1934
Wharf Angel
Wharf Angel as Como Murphy
1933
Sensation Hunters
Sensation Hunters as Tom baylor
Hoopla
Hoopla as Nifty Miller
Corruption
Corruption as Tim Butler
Life Begins
Life Begins as Dr. Brett
Two Seconds
Two Seconds as Bud Clark
Doctor X
Doctor X as Dr. Wells
The Last Mile
The Last Mile as John 'Killer' Mears, Cell 4
1931
His Woman
His Woman as Crewman
1930
Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader as Two-Gun Terry
1929
Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)