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Don Preston(I)

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Don Preston
Don Preston was born on 21 September 1932 in Flint, Michigan, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Apocalypse Now (1979), The Being (1981) and Eye of the Tiger (1986). He is married to Tina. He was previously married to Rowena DeWilde.
BornSeptember 21, 1932
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Don Preston in Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
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Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Don Preston in The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
Don Preston, Frank Zappa, and The Mothers of Invention
Don Preston, Frank Zappa, and The Mothers of Invention
Don Preston

Known for:

Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now
8.4
  • Music Department(synthesizer)
  • 1979
The Being (1981)
The Being
4.4
  • Composer
  • 1981
Judith Barsi in Eye of the Tiger (1986)
Eye of the Tiger
5.6
  • Composer
  • 1986
Haunted Hookers
Haunted Hookers
  • Composer

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    Composer

    • Dances with Werewolves (2017)
      Dances with Werewolves
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Gary's Walk (2009)
      Gary's Walk
      • Composer (original score music)
      • 2009
    • Girl on a Bed
      • Composer
      • 2005
    • Justine: A Private Affair (1995)
      Justine: Exotic Liaisons
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Adam Baldwin and Don Harvey in Sawbones (1995)
      Sawbones
      • Composer
      • TV Movie
      • 1995
    • Krista Allen in Emmanuelle in Space (1994)
      Emmanuelle in Space
      • Composer
      • TV Movie
      • 1994
    • Believe in Eve
      • Composer
      • 1991
    • Lisa Zane and Jon Gries in Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989)
      Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Miami Vendetta (1987)
      Miami Vendetta
      • Composer
      • Video
      • 1987
    • The Under Achievers (1987)
      The Under Achievers
      • Composer
      • 1987
    • Blood Diner (1987)
      Blood Diner
      • Composer
      • 1987
    • Judith Barsi in Eye of the Tiger (1986)
      Eye of the Tiger
      • Composer
      • 1986
    • Night Patrol (1984)
      Night Patrol
      • Composer (musical score)
      • 1984
    • Android (1982)
      Android
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • The Being (1981)
      The Being
      • Composer
      • 1981

    Actor

    • Love Ghost: Dead Brother (2020)
      Love Ghost: Dead Brother
      • Earl
      • Music Video
      • 2020
    • Sinister Flesh (1976)
      Sinister Flesh
      • Dr. Ogo Moto
      • Short
      • 1976
    • A Hard Ride to the Movies (1972)
      A Hard Ride to the Movies
      • 1972
    • 200 Motels (1971)
      200 Motels
      • Don
      • 1971

    Music Department

    • Blood Diner (1987)
      Blood Diner
      • musician: synthesizer (uncredited)
      • 1987
    • Judith Barsi in Eye of the Tiger (1986)
      Eye of the Tiger
      • conductor
      • 1986
    • The Being (1981)
      The Being
      • music realized by
      • 1981
    • Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
      Apocalypse Now
      • musician: synthesizer
      • 1979
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Don W. Preston
    • Height
      • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
    • Born
      • September 21, 1932
      • Flint, Michigan, USA
    • Spouses
        Rowena DeWilde1960 - 1970 (divorced, 4 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal

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    • Trivia
      At age 80, Don tours worldwide with Frank Zappa tribute band The Grandmothers of Invention (as of 2013).
    • Nicknames
      • Dom Dewilde
      • Biff Debris

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