Actress. Born Janice Preston, she began her acting career with RKO Pictures in 1934, as June Preston, in a small role in the film "Anne of Green Gables." After signing a contract with RKO, she appeared in several other minor roles while at RKO. She was considered as an RKO featured child player. She also appeared in the 1934 MGM film "Have a Heart."
After her film career ended, her family moved to West Seattle where she attended West Seattle High School, graduating in 1947 and, in 1989, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. She attended Seattle University where she studied music and where she appeared in the university's 1947 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."
After graduation, Preston went on to become a distinguished opera singer, performing at prestigious opera houses around the world. She was discovered at age 16 and began touring in 1949.
In 1952, at age 24, she debuted with The Metropolitan Opera touring company on a South American tour in the leading role of Mimi in "La Boheme."
She was sought after for her beautiful and passionate voice, possessing a five-octave range.
In 1961, while on her European tour, she met Belgian concert violinist Saul Höuben. The couple married in 1963. Soon after, she retired to raise their daughter.
Her husband, Saul Höuben, died in 1982 at age 60. Preston then lived with her daughter and son-in-law who survive her.
After her film career ended, her family moved to West Seattle where she attended West Seattle High School, graduating in 1947 and, in 1989, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. She attended Seattle University where she studied music and where she appeared in the university's 1947 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."
After graduation, Preston went on to become a distinguished opera singer, performing at prestigious opera houses around the world. She was discovered at age 16 and began touring in 1949.
In 1952, at age 24, she debuted with The Metropolitan Opera touring company on a South American tour in the leading role of Mimi in "La Boheme."
She was sought after for her beautiful and passionate voice, possessing a five-octave range.
In 1961, while on her European tour, she met Belgian concert violinist Saul Höuben. The couple married in 1963. Soon after, she retired to raise their daughter.
Her husband, Saul Höuben, died in 1982 at age 60. Preston then lived with her daughter and son-in-law who survive her.
Actress. Born Janice Preston, she began her acting career with RKO Pictures in 1934, as June Preston, in a small role in the film "Anne of Green Gables." After signing a contract with RKO, she appeared in several other minor roles while at RKO. She was considered as an RKO featured child player. She also appeared in the 1934 MGM film "Have a Heart."
After her film career ended, her family moved to West Seattle where she attended West Seattle High School, graduating in 1947 and, in 1989, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. She attended Seattle University where she studied music and where she appeared in the university's 1947 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."
After graduation, Preston went on to become a distinguished opera singer, performing at prestigious opera houses around the world. She was discovered at age 16 and began touring in 1949.
In 1952, at age 24, she debuted with The Metropolitan Opera touring company on a South American tour in the leading role of Mimi in "La Boheme."
She was sought after for her beautiful and passionate voice, possessing a five-octave range.
In 1961, while on her European tour, she met Belgian concert violinist Saul Höuben. The couple married in 1963. Soon after, she retired to raise their daughter.
Her husband, Saul Höuben, died in 1982 at age 60. Preston then lived with her daughter and son-in-law who survive her.
After her film career ended, her family moved to West Seattle where she attended West Seattle High School, graduating in 1947 and, in 1989, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. She attended Seattle University where she studied music and where she appeared in the university's 1947 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."
After graduation, Preston went on to become a distinguished opera singer, performing at prestigious opera houses around the world. She was discovered at age 16 and began touring in 1949.
In 1952, at age 24, she debuted with The Metropolitan Opera touring company on a South American tour in the leading role of Mimi in "La Boheme."
She was sought after for her beautiful and passionate voice, possessing a five-octave range.
In 1961, while on her European tour, she met Belgian concert violinist Saul Höuben. The couple married in 1963. Soon after, she retired to raise their daughter.
Her husband, Saul Höuben, died in 1982 at age 60. Preston then lived with her daughter and son-in-law who survive her.
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