J.A. Preston
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.
Filmography (58 titles)
MovieInfiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door
2011
6.1ShowHouse of Frankenstein
1997
7.4MovieContact
Senator (uncredited) · 1997
5.8MovieHarvest of Fire
Sheriff Garrison · 1996
7.2ShowThe Sentinel
Mel Wilkenson · 1996
7.2ShowTouched by an Angel
Waters · 1994
7.2ShowChicago Hope
Rodney Helpurn · 1994
7.5MoviePerry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
Man · 1994
5.0MovieMacShayne: Winner Takes All
Pete Webb · 1994
7.1ShowseaQuest DSV
Charles · 1993
6.9ShowLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
General Zeitlin · 1993
The Gifted
Jacob (Adult) · 1993
7.6MovieA Few Good Men
Judge Randolph · 1992
4.8MovieSteel Justice
Jeremiah J. Jones · 1992
5.6MovieCaptain Ron
Magistrate · 1992
7.5ShowMartin
Dr. Cliff Waters · 1992
5.9MovieAftermath: A Test of Love
Det. Boland · 1991
7.2MovieThe Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson
Wendell Smith · 1990
6.5MovieNarrow Margin
Martin Larner · 1990
7.3ShowLaw & Order
Congressman Ronald Eaton · 1990
5.0MovieFire Birds
General Olcott · 1990
8.0ShowTales from the Crypt
Harry · 1989
6.3MovieThe George McKenna Story
Mr. McKenna · 1988
6.2ShowJake and the Fatman
1987
9.0MovieDesperate
Wiggee · 1987
7.3Show21 Jump Street
George Messiah · 1987
6.3MovieRemo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Conn MacCleary · 1985
7.5ShowAmazing Stories
Prof. Bertram Carver · 1985
5.0ShowHollywood Beat
Walker · 1985
7.5ShowMoonlighting
Dr. Nealy · 1985