Biography

James Allen Preston Sr. (born November 13, 1932) is an American actor. Preston is best known for his role as Ozzie Cleveland on the NBC primetime television series Hill Street Blues which originally aired from 1981 until 1987. Preston was born November 13 (1932) in Washington, D.C. In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues, Preston is also known for his roles as Leo Daltry in Dallas, Richard Matthews in Santa Barbara, court-martial judge Col. J. A. Randolph, USMC in the 1992 film A Few Good Men, and the minor but important role of a USAF Major General in Air Force One (1997). He was a series regular in the short-lived CBS sitcom All's Fair which ran just one season (1976-77). In it he played an assistant to conservative newspaper columnist Richard Barrington (played by Richard Crenna). Preston also appeared on the NBC television series The A-Team as a judge (Col. Thomas Milo) presiding over a military tribunal convened to try the A-Team. He also appeared in 3 episodes of Martin as Gina’s (Tisha Campbell-Martin) father Dr. Cliff Waters.

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Law & Order

Law & Order

1990Series
7.3
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Dallas

Dallas

1978Series
6.8
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The A-Team

The A-Team

1983Series
7.5
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Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.

1976Series
7.5
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Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

1994Series
7.2
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Martin

Martin

1992Series
7.6
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21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street

1987Series
7.2
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T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

1982Series
6.5
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Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994Series
7.2
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Hart to Hart

Hart to Hart

1979Series
6.9
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Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981Series
7.6
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993Series
6.9