Charlton Heston Biography
- Born: 04-10-1924
- Died: 05-04-2008
- Birth Place: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Trivia

- The American Film Institute has honoured Charlton with an award named after him, which he was the first recipient.
- He was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild six times.
- After his starring role in the 1968 version of 'Planet of the Apes', he had an uncredited cameo in the 2001 remake, as General Thade's dying father.
- His professional name of Charlton Heston came from a combination of his mother's maiden name (Lila Charlton) and his stepfather's last name (Chester Heston).
- His daughter Holly is adopted
- His nickname is 'Chuck'
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