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Billy Preston
Billy Preston

Billy Preston

ActingBorn September 2, 1946Died June 6, 2006 (age 59)Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.

Filmography

2025Movie
2023Movie
2022Movie
2015
Kings of Soul

as Self (archive footage)

Movie
2009Movie
2005
The Derby Stallion

as Will Gentry

Movie
2005Movie
2003Movie
2003Movie
2001
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Movie
2001
Ticker

as Blues Band Organ

Movie
1998
Blues Brothers 2000

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

Movie
1997
Good News

as Billy

TV
1997TV
1990
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

as Marvelous Mose (voice)

Movie
1984
Blame It on the Night

as Billy Preston

Movie
1982Movie
1982
Na sowas!

as Self

TV
1979
Okay

as Self

TV
1978Movie
1978TV
1976TV
1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

TV
1974
Dinah!

as Self

TV
1973TV
1972
Musikladen

as Self

TV
1970
Let It Be

as Self (uncredited)

Movie
1958
St. Louis Blues

as Will Handy as a Boy

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 2, 1946
Day of DeathJune 6, 2006
Place of BirthHouston, Texas, USA
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