Public Figure Profiles

Robert Preston

Robert Preston Meservey (June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987) was an American stage and film actor and singer of Broadway and cinema, best known for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson and originating the role of Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man and the 1962 film adaptation; the film earned him his first of two Golden Globe Award nominations. Preston collaborated twice with filmmaker Blake Edwards, first in S.O.B. (1981) and again in Victor/Victoria (1982). For portraying Carroll "Toddy" Todd in the latter, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 55th Academy Awards.

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Some of their strengths

Robert Preston has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Passionate, Optimistic, Organized, Artistic, Dynamic, and Loyal.

Charming and Quick-witted

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert Preston is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Passionate and Intense

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert Preston well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.

Independent and Organized

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert Preston as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.

A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.

Justice-seeking and Insightful

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert Preston is someone who tends to be intolerant of unfairness in life, and who has an uncanny ability to reveal the truth in any situation.

They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.

Logical and Reasonable

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert Preston tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.

Some of Robert Preston's challenges

While Robert Preston has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Robert Preston can be Hypocritical, Self-centered, Difficult, Perfectionist, Domineering, Impatient, and Temperamental.

Hypocritical and Self-centered

One of Robert Preston's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.

Robert Preston must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Domineering and Impatient

Robert Preston is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.

Indecisive and Distracted

Finally, Robert Preston also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.

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