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Preston Foster (August 24, 1901-July 14, 1970) was an American stage and film actor. Foster entered films in 1929 after appearing as a Broadway stage actor. Foster was considered ruggedly handsome and a talented singer. Some of his notable films include: Doctor X (1932), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932), Annie Oakley (1935), The Last Days of Pompeii (also 1935), The Informer (1935 movie) (as the head of the organization), My Friend Flicka (1943), Kansas City Confidential (1952) and I, the Jury (1953). Foster has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was sometimes credited in movies as Preston S. Foster. His first wife was stage actress Gertrude Warren (1926-1945)(divorced). He had one daughter, Stephanie. He was married to his second wife Sheila Darcy from 1946 until his death.

During World War II while serving with the United States Coast Guard he rose to the rank of captain, Temporary Reserve. He eventually held the honorary rank of Commodore in the U.S. Coast Guard.

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