Billy Preston

Actor

Born September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas, USA. Died June 6, 2006.

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.

Acting

The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
Film, 2025
The Derby Stallion
Film, 2005
as Will Gentry
Ticker
Film, 2001
as Blues Band Organ
Blues Brothers 2000
Film, 1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Good News
TV series, 1997
as Billy
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
Film, 1990
as Marvelous Mose (voice)
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Film, 1985
Blame It on the Night
Film, 1984
as Billy Preston
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Film, 1978
as Sgt. Pepper
George Harrison: Live in North America 1974
Film, 1974
Rollin' On The River
TV series, 1971
1 episode
St. Louis Blues
Film, 1958
as Will Handy as a Boy