Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Infobox Actor
bgcolour = silver


caption = in "Twice Blessed" (1945)
name = Preston Foster
birthdate = birth date|1900|8|24
location = Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.
deathdate = death date and age|1970|7|14|1900|8|24
deathplace = La Jolla, California, U.S.

Preston Foster (August 24, 1900 – July 14, 1970) was an American stage and film actor. Foster entered films in 1929 after appearing as a Broadway stage actor. Foster was considered ruggedly handsome and a talented singer. Some of his notable films include: "Doctor X" (1932), "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" (1932), "Annie Oakley" (1935), "The Last Days of Pompeii" (also 1935), "The Informer" (1935) (as the head of the organization), "Thunderbirds" (1942) opposite Gene Tierney, "My Friend Flicka" (1943), "Kansas City Confidential" (1952) and "I, the Jury" (1953).

He also starred on the television drama, "Waterfront" (1954-1955), playing the role of Captain John Herrick. Foster has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was sometimes credited in movies as "Preston S. Foster". His first wife was stage actress Gertrude Warren (1926-1945)(divorced). He had one daughter, Stephanie. He was married to his second wife, actress Sheila Darcy, from 1946 until his death.

During World War II while serving with the United States Coast Guard, he rose to the rank of captain, Temporary Reserve. He eventually held the honorary rank of Commodore in the U.S. Coast Guard.

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0288003 Preston Foster at IMDB]
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