Charlton Heston
Biography:
Charlton Heston was an American actor of film, theatre and television. Heston is known for heroic roles in films such as The Ten Commandments, Planet of the Apes and Ben-Hur, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Heston was also known for his political activism. In the 1950s and 1960s he was one of a handful of Hollywood actors to speak openly against racism and was an active supporter of the Civil Rights Movement. Initially a moderate Democrat, he later supported conservative Republican policies and was president of the National Rifle Association from 1998 to 2003.
Known For:
Acting
Known Credits:
186
Gender :
Male
Birthday :
1923-10-04
Day of Death:
2008-04-05
Place of Birth:
Wilmette, Illinois, USA
Also Known As:
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