Mike Preston, 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' and 'Hot Pursuit'
Actor, Dies at 93
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Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in
"Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the
Australian series "Homicide," died June 8 in Florida. He was 93.

Preston's death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie
Preston.

Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K.
chart-topping singer in the late '50s with three Top 40 hits.
He then relocated to Australia and began working as a nightclub
singer and performer.

He found success hosting "In Melbourne Tonight," before going on
to appear in 42 episodes of the Australian series "Homicide." He
had a recurring role in the soap opera "Bellbird" and also
appeared in "Dixon of Dock Green," "Tandarra," "Chopper Squad"
and "Cop Shop."

His first feature film role was in 1969's "Stoney," which also
featured Barbara Bouchet and Richard Jaeckel. He worked with
George Miller on the beloved "Mad Max" sequel "The Road Warrior,"
led the sci-fi flick "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn"
as the titular character, and appeared in eight episodes of
"Hot Pursuit" as Alec Shaw, alongside actors like Kerrie Keane,
Eric Pierpoint and Dina Merrill.

Throughout the '80s and '90s, Preston appeared in guest spots on
over a dozen shows, including "Ellen," "Scarecrow and Mrs. King,"
"Shadow Chasers," "Outlaws," "Superbly," "Alien Nation,"
"Dark Justice," "Highlander," "Steel" and "Law & Order." His last
credit was a voice role in the video game "The Getaway," released
in 2002.

Preston is survived by his wife, Josie Preston, and two daughters.



<https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mike-preston-dead-mad-max-2-the-road-warrior-1236817624/>






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