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 years old.

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

Preston, whose real name was Jack Davis, was one of the first singers to top the UK charts in the late 1950s with three Top 40 hits. He then moved to Australia and began working as a singer and nightclub performer.

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

His first role in a feature film was in 1969’s “Stoney,” which also starred Barbara Bouchet and Richard Jaeckel. He worked with George Miller on the beloved “Mad Max” sequel “The Road Warrior,” directed the sci-fi film “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn” as the title character and appeared in eight episodes of “Hot Pursuit” as Alec Shaw, alongside actors such as Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint and Dina Merrill.

Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Preston appeared as a guest on more than 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.