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J.A. Preston

J.A. Preston

Birthday: 1932-11-13 | Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1996
Harvest of Fire

as    Sheriff Garrison

1992
A Few Good Men

as    Judge Randolph

1990
Narrow Margin

as    Martin Larner

1990
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson

as    Wendell Smith

1985
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

as    Conn MacCleary

1981
Body Heat

as    Oscar Grace

1979
Real Life

as    Dr. Ted Cleary

1973