Robert Preston: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 47
- on screen
- 1939–2020
- box office
- $109M
- nominations
- 3
- Born
- June 8, 1918
- Birthplace
- Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Full name
- Robert Preston Meservey
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, singer
- Years active
- 1938-1987
- Spouses
- Catherine Lawrence
The Best Robert Preston Movies
The films of Robert Preston that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Semi-Tough (1977) leads with $37.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $37.2M Semi-Tough 1977 · Sport -
Worldwide box office: $28.7M The Last Starfighter 1984 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $28.2M Victor Victoria 1982 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $14.9M S.O.B. 1981 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $76.7K How the West Was Won 1963 · Western -
Worldwide box office: $108 This Gun for Hire 1942 · Thriller
Robert Preston's Career in Numbers
Robert Preston's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Robert Preston works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Beau Geste (1939) to Rymdresan (2020), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Robert Preston Movies by Decade
- 1930s 2
- 1940s 18
- 1950s 7
- 1960s 5
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 5
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1940s were Robert Preston's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Robert Preston Movies by Genre
- Drama 12
- Western 9
- Comedy 6
- Romance 4
- Action 4
- Thriller 2
- Family 1
- Sport 1
- Mystery 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Robert Preston has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of western (9).
Robert Preston Career Milestones
- First film
- Beau Geste 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- Semi-Tough $37.2M worldwide
- Newest film
- Rymdresan 2020
Robert Preston Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Robert Preston is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Robert Preston Movies as an Actor
43- 2020
Rymdresan as Lisa's Father · Family - 2015
Crushed as Lucas Freeman · Thriller - 1985
Finnegan Begin Again as Mike Finnegan · Romance - 1984 The Last Starfighter Action Worldwide box office: $28.7M
- 1982
Rehearsal for Murder as Alex Dennison · Drama - 1982 Victor Victoria Comedy Worldwide box office: $28.2M
- 1981 S.O.B. Drama Worldwide box office: $14.9M
- 1977 Semi-Tough Sport Worldwide box office: $37.2M
- 1974
Mame as Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside · Comedy - 1972
Child’s Play as Joseph Dobbs · Drama - 1972
Junior Bonner as Ace Bonner · Western - 1963
All the Way Home as Jay Follet · Drama - 1963
Island of Love as Steve Blair · Comedy - 1963 How the West Was Won Western Worldwide box office: $76.7K
- 1962
The Music Man Comedy - 1960
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs as Rubin Flood · Drama - 1955
The Last Frontier as Col. Frank Marston · Western - 1955
Crime in the Streets as Ben Wagner · Drama - 1952
Face to Face as Jack Potter · Drama - 1951
My Outlaw Brother as Joe Walter · Western - 1951
Best of the Badmen as Matthew Fowler · Western - 1951
Cloudburst as John Graham · Mystery - 1950
The Sundowners as James Cloud ('Kid Wichita') · Action - 1949
The Lady Gambles as David Boothe · Drama - 1949
Tulsa as Brad Brady · Drama - 1948
Whispering Smith as Murray Sinclair · Western - 1948
Blood on the Moon as Tate Riling · Romance - 1948
Big City as Rev. Philip Y. Andrews · Drama - 1947
Wild Harvest as Jim Davis · Drama - 1947
Variety Girl as Robert Preston · Comedy - 1947
The Macomber Affair as Francis Macomber · Adventure - 1942
Wake Island as Pvt. Joe Doyle · Drama - 1942 This Gun for Hire as Det. Michael Crane · Thriller Worldwide box office: $108
- 1942
Reap the Wild Wind as Dan Cutler · Action - 1942
Star Spangled Rhythm as Robert Preston (uncredited) · Music - 1941
The Night of January 16th as Steve Van Ruyle · Crime - 1941
New York Town as Paul Bryson, Jr. · Comedy - 1941
Parachute Battalion as Donald Morse · Romance - 1941
The Lady from Cheyenne as Steve Lewis · Western - 1940
North West Mounted Police as Ronnie Logan · Western - 1940
Typhoon as Johnny Potter · Romance - 1939
Beau Geste Action - 1939
Union Pacific as Dick Allen · Western
Robert Preston: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1963 to 1983. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 nomination
- The 55th Academy Awards
- Robert Preston: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Victor Victoria
- 40th Golden Globe Awards
- Robert Preston: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical Victor Victoria
- 20th Golden Globe Awards
- Robert Preston: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical The Music Man
Who Is Robert Preston?
Robert Preston was born in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1918. Credited on films since 1939, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Robert Preston was a renowned American actor born on June 8, 1918. He had a long and successful career that spanned several decades. His significant performances and charismatic screen presence earned him a place in the annals of Hollywood history. Some of his most famous roles were in iconic productions like 'The Music Man' and 'Victor Victoria', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award.\n\nPreston made his film debut in the late 1930s and quickly established himself as a versatile and competent performer. He was highly sought after for his abilities to play a diverse range of characters with an intenseness and conviction that made him stand out. His theatre performances were equally impressive, involoving Broadway hit 'The Music Man' that earned him a Tony Award. He passed away on March 21, 1987 leaving a significant mark on Hollywood with his extraordinary prowess in acting.
Who Robert Preston Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Robert Preston shares the most films with. James Flavin comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Keith Richards (5).
Robert Preston: Questions & Answers
How many movies Robert Preston has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Robert Preston been in?
Robert Preston is credited on 47 films, from 1939 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Robert Preston's highest-grossing movie?
Semi-Tough (1977) is Robert Preston's biggest box office hit, with $37.2M worldwide, ahead of The Last Starfighter (1984) ($28.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Robert Preston's movies have made $109M.
Robert Preston's biggest hits Has Robert Preston won an Oscar?
Robert Preston has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Robert Preston has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
What is Robert Preston's newest movie?
The most recent film on Robert Preston's filmography is Rymdresan (2020), in the role of Lisa's Father.
Who does Robert Preston work with most often?
Robert Preston shares the most films with James Flavin (5 films), Keith Richards (5 films) and Ray Milland (4 films).
The Best Robert Preston Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.
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