Preston Hanson

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Early years

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

In 1964, Hanson ran for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 27th District of California. At that time, he was a property manager.[4] In 1966, he sought the Democratic nomination for the 42nd Assembly District of California's Legislature.[7]

Personal life

Hanson was married to the former Lorraine Johnson. They had four children.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1953 Julius Caesar Claudius
1958 Sea Hunt Operation Greenback 1 episode
1959 Operation Petticoat Lt. Col. Simpson Uncredited
1960 Cage of Evil Tom Colton, Insurance Investigator
1975 Half a House Judge
1976 Goodbye, Norma Jean Hal James
1981 The Loch Ness Horror Colonel Laughton
1988 Action Jackson Master of Ceremonies
1994 Cops and Robbersons T-Men Announcer (final film role)

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