Preston Hanson

Preston Hanson (January 17, 1921 – February 12, 2008) was an American actor.

Hanson was born Iowa and moved to California in 1940. He attended Pasadena Junior College.

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.

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).

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.

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