Background
Preston, William Hable was born on August 26, 1921 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Hannah Louise (Hable) Preston.
Preston, William Hable was born on August 26, 1921 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Hannah Louise (Hable) Preston.
Bachelor, Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State College.
He had a Master"s degree in English literature from Penn State. He is perhaps best known for his role as recurring character Carl "Oldy" Olson on Late Night with Conan O"Brien. Among his many movie roles, he played John, the bum, from The Fisher King (1991), a blacksmith in Far and Away (1992), and the flask mourner in Family Business (1989).
He later appeared in Waterworld (1995), Reckless (1995), Blue in the Face (1995), and The Crucible (1996).
Member Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists.