J.A. Preston
Actor
Born Nov 13, 1932 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Active 1971–present
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.
Filmography
Contact (1997) — Senator (uncredited)A Few Good Men (1992) — Judge RandolphTales from the Crypt (1989) — HarryThe A-Team (1983) — JudgeLaw & Order (1990) — Congressman Ronald EatonBody Heat (1981) — Oscar GraceMoonlighting (1985) — Dr. NealyWonder Woman (1975) — JazreelLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) — General ZeitlinAmazing Stories (1985) — Prof. Bertram CarverAll in the Family (1971) — Elmo 'Black Elmo' BridgewaterSilver Streak (1976) — Waiter (uncredited)21 Jump Street (1987) — George MessiahDallas (1978) — Leo DaltryTouched by an Angel (1994) — WatersMartin (1992) — Dr. Cliff WatersHill Street Blues (1981) — Ozzie ClevelandQuincy, M.E. (1976) — Judge Saunder MacMillanGood Times (1974)seaQuest DSV (1993) — CharlesThe Jeffersons (1975)Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) — Conn MacClearyNarrow Margin (1990) — Martin LarnerPunky Brewster (1984)