TV Shows - Richard Preston Jr.
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 30, 2024. Richard Preston Jr. has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#106The Daily Showas Self • 1 episode • #106 most popular showThe Daily Show is an American late-night program that combines comedy with satire to dissect current events, politics, and media. Known for its humorous take on the news, the show features a team of correspondents who contribute to segments and interviews.
#1,751The Colbert Reportas Self • 1 episode • #1,751 most popular showThe Colbert Report was a satirical news program that aired on Comedy Central, hosted by Stephen Colbert. It parodied the format of political talk shows, providing commentary on current events and the media through the lens of a fictionalized version of its host, designed to mimic conservative political pundits. The show is recognized for its unique blend of humor and political satire, running from 2005 to 2014.
Movies - Richard Preston Jr.
Sorted by online popularity. Richard Preston Jr. has appeared in 0 movies with data.
Richard Preston Jr. Biography
Richard Preston (born August 5, 1954) is a writer for The New Yorker and bestselling author known for his books on infectious diseases, bioterrorism, and other subjects. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and graduated from Wellesley High School in 1972. Preston attended Pomona College in California and earned a Ph.D. in English from Princeton University in 1983. His breakout book, The Hot Zone (1994), was based on his New Yorker article 'Crisis in the Hot Zone' and explores the topic of ebolaviruses. Preston's work has inspired the Hollywood movie Outbreak (1995) which loosely follows the narrative of his book. He has also written the novel The Cobra Event (1998) which delves into the dangers of terrorism.
On December 30, 2024, Richard Preston Jr. had 58 Wikipedia visits, making him the #23,063 most popular actor online.
