Charlton Heston Biography

- 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'