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A comprehensive biography of the American actor and political activist, best known for his roles in The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, and Planet of the Apes. Learn about his early life, career, awards, civil rights involvement, and Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Charlton Heston. Actor: Ben-Hur. With features chiseled in stone, and renowned for playing a long list of historical figures, particularly in Biblical epics, the tall, well-built and ruggedly handsome Charlton Heston was one of Hollywood's top leading men of his prime and remained active in front of movie cameras for over sixty years.
- January 1, 1
- Wilmette, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Charlton Heston, one of Hollywood's top leading men and a political activist. He starred in classics such as Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments, Planet of the Apes and more.
- October 4, 1923
- April 5, 2008
Aug 6, 2024 · Charlton Heston, American actor who was known for his chiseled features and compelling speaking voice and for his numerous roles as historical figures and famous literary characters. His movies included The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and Planet of the Apes.
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A list of 25 movies starring the legendary actor Charlton Heston, from The Ten Commandments to Planet of the Apes. See the ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars of his most memorable roles.
Apr 9, 2008 · The actor, who played Moses, Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes, died in 2008 after a long career in politics and cinema. He was a gun-rights advocate, a civil-rights supporter and a friend of Ronald Reagan.
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Jun 28, 2022 · A list of the best films starring the legendary actor Charlton Heston, from Westerns to sci-fi to epics. See how his iconic roles in "The Ten Commandments," "Planet of the Apes," and more rank among his 100-plus movies.
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Charlton Heston was an American actor and political activist. He gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous Hollywood films including biblical epics, science-fiction films and action films. He won the Academy Award as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards. He won numerous honorary accolades...
- October 4, 1923, Wilmette, Illinois, United States
- April 5, 2008, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Pneumonia
- 6'2" (1.89m)
- Lydia Clarke(m 1944 - 2008)
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Russel Whitford Carter, Lila Charlton
- Northwestern University School of Communication, Northwestern University
- Republican Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States)
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