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Mad Max Star Mike Preston Dies at 93
22 Jul
Summary
- Mike Preston, known for 'Mad Max 2' and 'Homicide', passed away.
- He was a UK chart-topping singer before moving to Australia.
- Preston's final credit was a voice role in a 2002 video game.
Actor and singer Mike Preston, celebrated for his role as Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series "Homicide," passed away on June 8 in Florida at the age of 93. His wife, Josie Preston, confirmed his death. Preston began his career in the U.K. as a successful singer, achieving three Top 40 hits in the late 1950s.
He later relocated to Australia, where he became a prominent performer and television personality. Preston hosted "In Melbourne Tonight" and appeared in 42 episodes of "Homicide." His extensive television credits also include "Bellbird," "Dixon of Dock Green," and "Cop Shop."
Preston's film career included "Stoney" (1969) and the lead role in "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn." He also had a notable role in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior." Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he made guest appearances on numerous popular shows like "Ellen," "Highlander," and "Law & Order." His last known work was a voice role in the 2002 video game "The Getaway."
