June Preston Net Worth
June Preston Net Worth is
$9 Million
June Preston Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
June Preston (born December 29, 1928) is an American former child actress who went on to become an internationally renowned opera singer. She made her screen debut at age 4 under optimistic eyes of RKO as Mrs. Blewett's Daughter in Anne of Green Gables. Preston had paid a visit to the studio where a keen-eyed executive saw her and called for a screen test, which resulted in a 5-year contract. Preston acted, sang, and danced, becoming a worldwide celebrated child star who went on to work with Universal Studios, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, MGM, Republic Pictures, and Paramount Pictures.After signing with RKO, she signed with Edward D. Schuwall of the Pottstown, Penn Clothing Firm in New York, who started a worldwide apparel line bearing the name ‘June Preston Frock’ by JP Loomcraft, better known now as Fruit of the Loom. Her products included dresses, coats, snowsuits, shoes, undergarments, beachwear, purses and hats. In addition there were other products that had her likeness on them such as dolls, paint sets, phonographs, and toys that sold millions worldwide. | Date Of Birth | December 29, 1928 |
| Place Of Birth | Glendale, California, USA |
| Profession | Actress |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | June Preston - Apparel (June Preston Frocks) |
| 2 | June Preston - Dolls (June Preston Doll) |
| 3 | June Preston - Toys |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The first to drop her fur muff to the floor as she (Mimi) dies in the last act of "La Boheme". This motion has been used ever since. |
| 2 | June Preston was sponsored by Coca Cola in her early operatic career. |
| 3 | June Preston joined the Metropolitan Opera company in 1952 on a South American and European tour as a headliner. |
| 4 | Upon her return to the United States in 1954 after a 2 year run with the Metropolitan Opera Company touring South America and Europe, Ms. Preson continued to tour worldwide throughout the 1990s at which point she retired. |
| 5 | June Preston was inducted into the WSHS Hall of Fame where she gave a concert performance in the early 1990's. |
| 6 | In the near future followed by June Preston's child star days, June Preston became an internationally acclaimed opera singer singing for the Metropolitan Opera company singing leading roles opposite Jan Peerce, Salvotore Baccolini, Nicola Mascono, Robert Weede, and many more. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devil and Daniel Webster | 1941 | Little Blonde Girl (uncredited) | |
| Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | 1941 | Little Blonde Girl Dancing (uncredited) | |
| The Strawberry Blonde | 1941 | Little Blonde Girl Singing (uncredited) | |
| Second Chorus | 1940 | Little Blonde Girl Dancing (uncredited) | |
| Christmas in July | 1940 | Little Singing Blond Girl (uncredited) | |
| 3 Cheers for the Irish | 1940 | 12 Year Old Singer (uncredited) | |
| Second Fiddle | 1939 | Schoolroom Vocal Trio Member (uncredited) | |
| You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | 1939 | Little Blond Girl Singing and Dancing (uncredited) | |
| Valley of the Giants | 1938 | Little Girl Crying (uncredited) | |
| Our Gang Follies of 1938 | 1937 | Short | Little blond curley girl (uncredited) |
| Thin Ice | 1937 | Little Girl Skating (uncredited) | |
| Maytime | 1937 | Little Blonde Girl Singing (uncredited) | |
| History Is Made at Night | 1937 | Little Girl with Dog (uncredited) | |
| Our Gang Follies of 1936 | 1935 | Short | Little blond girl (unconfirmed) |
| Anne of Green Gables | 1934 | The Blewett Little Girl |
Known for movies
Anne of Green Gables (1934)
as The Blewett Little Girl
Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935)
as Little blond girl
Second Chorus (1940)
as Little Blonde Girl Dancing
The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
as Little Blonde Girl