Michael Preston

Michael Preston (born Jack Davies; 14 May 1938) is an English film and television actor, singer, and former boxer. He began his career as a singer and appeared on Oh Boy! and released several records, including the Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart. Preston later emigrated to Australia and worked as a nightclub singer. He transitioned into television and became a host on In Melbourne Tonight in 1968, as well as a guest celebrity on The Celebrity Game. Preston's first ongoing starring role on television was in the police drama series Homicide as Sen. Det. Bob Delaney from 1972 to 1973. He also had a recurring role in the soap opera Bellbird. Preston has had a successful career in film and television, both in England and Australia.