J.A. Preston

James Allen Preston Sr born November 13 1932 is an American actor Preston is best known for his role as Ozzie Cleveland on the NBC primetime television series Hill Street Blues which originally aired from 1981 until 1987 Preston was born November 13 1932 in Washington DC In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues Preston is also known for his roles as Leo Daltry in Dallas Richard Matthews in Santa Barbara courtmartial judge Col J A Randolph USMC in the 1992 film A Few Good Men and the minor but important role of a USAF Major General in Air Force One 1997 He was a series regular in the shortlived CBS sitcom Alls Fair which ran just one season 197677 In it he played an assistant to conservative newspaper columnist Richard Barrington played by Richard Crenna Preston also appeared on the NBC television series The ATeam as a judge Col Thomas Milo presiding over a military tribunal convened to try the ATeam He also appeared in 3 episodes of Martin as Ginas Tisha CampbellMartin father Dr Cliff Waters