Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was an American actor. He starred in more than 100 films during his 60-year career.

Films: "Ben-Hur", "The Ten Commandments", "Planet of the Apes", "Touch of Evil", "The Greatest Show on Earth".

He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

He was nominated for an Academy Award (1 win), 5 Golden Globes (2 wins) and 3 Emmy Awards.

He was married to Lydia Clarke for more than 60 years and they had 2 children together. He was a Democrat during the 1960's, but he later became a Republican. He supported Ronald Reagan.

Charlton Heston was a famous American actor, who was born on October 4, 1923. As a person born on this date, Charlton Heston is listed in our database as the 4th most popular celebrity for the day (October 4) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1923).

People born on October 4 fall under the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scales. Charlton Heston is the 82nd most popular Libra.

Aside from information specific to Charlton Heston's birthday, Charlton Heston is the 607th most famous American.

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