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'Amarillo Slim' Preston(1928-2012)

  • Actor
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'Amarillo Slim' Preston was born on 31 December 1928 in Johnson, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for California Split (1974), 2009 World Series of Poker (2009) and All In: The Poker Movie (2009). He was married to Helen. He died on 29 April 2012 in Amarillo, Texas, USA.
BornDecember 31, 1928
DiedApril 29, 2012(83)
BornDecember 31, 1928
DiedApril 29, 2012(83)
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Known for

Elliott Gould and George Segal in California Split (1974)
California Split
7.1
  • Reno Poker Player
  • 1974
2009 World Series of Poker (2009)
2009 World Series of Poker
7.6
TV Series
  • Self
All In: The Poker Movie (2009)
All In: The Poker Movie
6.6
  • Self
  • 2009
The World Series of Poker
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1973

Credits

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Actor

  • Elliott Gould and George Segal in California Split (1974)
    California Split
    7.1
    • Reno Poker Player
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • T.A. Preston
  • Born
    • December 31, 1928
    • Johnson, Arkansas, USA
  • Died
    • April 29, 2012
    • Amarillo, Texas, USA(colon cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Helen? - April 29, 2012 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1992.
  • Quotes
    Look around the table. If you don't see a sucker, get up, because you're the sucker.

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