Preston Hanson (January 17, 1921 – February 12, 2008) was an American actor.
Early years Hanson was born Iowa and moved to California in 1940. He attended Pasadena Junior College.
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.
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. His Broadway credits include Much Ado About Nothing (1952), Saint Joan (1951), and Billy Budd (1951).
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. In 1966, he sought the Democratic nomination for the 42nd Assembly District of California's Legislature.
Personal life Hanson was married to the former Lorraine Johnson. They had four children.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1953 Julius Caesar Claudius 1958 Sea Hunt Operation Greenback 1 episode1959 Operation Petticoat Lt. Col. Simpson Uncredited1960 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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