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Billy Preston
Actor · Crew· Houston, Texas, USA
William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
17 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It | Self | Film |
| 2025 | The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue | Film | |
| 2022 | The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2005 | The Derby Stallion | Will Gentry | Film |
| 2004 | Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J | Self | Film |
| 2004 | Genius. A Night for Ray Charles | Self | Film |
| 2003 | Concert for George | Self | Film |
| 2003 | Alan Simon – Gaia | Self | Film |
| 2001 | Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider | Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals | Film |
| 2001 | Ticker | Blues Band Organ | Film |
| 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | The Louisiana Gator Boys | Film |
| 1984 | Blame It on the Night | Billy Preston | Film |
| 1982 | The Compleat Beatles | Self | Film |
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Sgt. Pepper | Film |
| 1972 | The Concert for Bangladesh | Self | Film |
| 1970 | Let It Be | Self (uncredited) | Film |
| 1958 | St. Louis Blues | Will Handy as a Boy | Film |
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