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Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was one of the most popular American movie star in the world. He was born on October 4, 1923 and died April 5, 2008 at the age of 84. Besides being a legendary actor, Heston was also a civil rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston.

After more than 100 films, many in starring roles and many in the theatre and television, Charlton Heston was bemused at receiving a huge salary for doing what he'd rather do more than anything else. Heston portrayed Jason Colby, the wealthy, tough business magnate in television series "The Colby's," that aired on ABC-TV in 1987.

After appearing in a school playlet at age five, Heston decided to become an actor "since it was a one-room school with thirteen kids in eight grades, landing the role was hardly an endorsement of my talent," he said. Nevertheless, he can't remember ever wanting to be anything but an actor.

Interview with Charlton Heston (EM, 1987)

Charlton Heston Story in his words (1987)

Charlton Heston in "The Coby's"

Charlton Heston Passes Away (April 5,2008)

Charlton Heston photos and interview courtesy of Michael Levine Public Relations Co., Los Angeles, California. March 1987.