Charlton Heston

Biography

Born 10/04/1923

Charlton Heston's career as a commanding male lead provided a one-person Hollywood trek through the pages of world history and a forceful, conservative vision of a world in which America always wins. The Northwestern University acting student's first film appearances were in ambitious amateur 16mm...
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Awards

  • In 1997, received Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Achievement
  • In 1984, received ShoWest Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • In 1978, received Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Highlights

  • In 2003, Last film role was as the infamous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele in "My Father, Rua Alguem 5555"
  • In 2002, Appeared in Michael Moore’s Oscar-winning documentary, “Bowling for Columbine”
  • In 2002, Lent his voice to an animated version of "Ben-Hur"; produced by his son Fraser

Family & Companions

  • Lilla Carter: mother (Divorced from Russell Carter and later married to Chester Heston)

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