Billy Preston

Acting

35Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 2, 1946

Birth Place: Houston, Texas, USA

About Billy Preston

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.

Best Billy Preston Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Billy Preston's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (1990) movie poster

★9.5

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band — After an absence of several years (1983's Old Wave had been his last release to date), Ringo surprised everyone by hitti

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

1990

★9.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 (1973) movie poster

★9.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 — The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973

1973•Music

★8.5

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten (1990) movie poster

★8.5

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten — Join Petey, Annie, and Osborne as they meet the Kingdom Chums and embark on a fun-filled, colorful quest. Essie, Christo

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

1990•Animation

★8.4

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004) movie poster

★8.4

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival — Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Captures Highlights fro

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004•Music

★8.3

★8.3

Kings of Soul — A documentary celebrating the men whose vocal stylings have carried the torch for soul across six decades.. Featuring fo

Kings of Soul

2015•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Preston.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2022	The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Kings of Soul	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969	Self	Flop	Similar →
2010	Rappin' With The Rickster	Self	Flop	Similar →
2009	Motown at the BBC	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980	Self	Hit	Similar →
2006	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975	Self	Hit	Similar →
2005	George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	The Derby Stallion	Will Gentry	Average	Similar →
2005	The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2004	Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J	Self	Hit	Similar →
2004	Genius. A Night for Ray Charles	Self	Hit	Similar →
2004	Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Concert for George	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Alan Simon ‎– Gaia	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider	Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals	Hit	Similar →
2001	Ticker	Blues Band Organ	Flop	Similar →
1998	Blues Brothers 2000	The Louisiana Gator Boys	Flop	Similar →
1990	Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter	Self	Flop	Similar →
1990	Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten	Marvelous Mose (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Blame It on the Night	Billy Preston	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	The Compleat Beatles	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Stony Island	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band	Sgt. Pepper	Flop	Similar →
1977	Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary	Self	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)	Self	Flop	Similar →
1974	George Harrison: Live in North America 1974	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	The Concert for Bangladesh	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Let It Be	Self (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	St. Louis Blues	Will Handy as a Boy	Super Hit	Similar →

Billy Preston - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Billy Preston?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Preston is "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Billy Preston acted in?

Billy Preston has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Billy Preston?

Other notable films include "The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973", "The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten", and "Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival".