The Road Warrior' Actor Was 93
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mike Preston, known for his roles as settler leader 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.
- Born Jack Davis, Preston was a U.K. chart-topping singer in the late 1950s before moving to Australia, where he became a nightclub performer and television host on “In Melbourne Tonight.”
- Preston appeared in 42 episodes of “Homicide,” had recurring roles in series like “Bellbird,” and acted in various TV shows including “Dixon of Dock Green,” “Tandarra,” and “Cop Shop.”
- His film career included roles in “Stoney” (1969), “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,” and leading the sci-fi film “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn,” with his final credited role being a voice part in the 2002 video game “The Getaway.”
- Preston is survived by his wife Josie and two daughters.
