About
He played the role of Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man. His Oscar-nominated role as Toddy in Victor Victoria brought him massive fame.
Before Fame
His real name was Robert Preston Meservey, but he was told by movie studios to adopt a stage name.
Trivia
He quit school at age 16 to join a traveling actors' company.
Family Life
He married Catherine Craig in 1940 and they remained together until his death.
Associated With
Julie Andrews and he were both in the film Victor Victoria.
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Robert Preston Highlights
