Charlton Heston
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Charlton Heston
Summary
Charlton Heston is a human[1]. He was born in Evanston[2]. He was born on October 4, 1923[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on April 5, 2008[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], autobiographer[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,117 views/month, #2,593 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Evanston[2], Charlton Heston…
- Charlton Heston passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
- Charlton Heston was born on October 4, 1923[3].
- Charlton Heston died on April 5, 2008[5].
- Burial took place at California[12].
- Charlton Heston's father was Russel Whitford Carter[13].
- Charlton Heston's mother was Lila Charlton[14].
- Among Charlton Heston's spouses was Lydia Clarke[15].
- A child of Charlton Heston was Fraser Clarke Heston[16].
- Charlton Heston held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Charlton Heston's native language[18].
- Charlton Heston worked as a television actor[6].
- Charlton Heston worked as a film actor[7].
- Charlton Heston worked as a film director[8].
- Charlton Heston worked as an autobiographer[9].
- Charlton Heston worked as a stage actor[10].
- Charlton Heston worked as an actor[19].
- Charlton Heston held the position of President of SAG[20].
- Charlton Heston's education included a stint at Northwestern University[21].
- Charlton Heston was educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[22].
- Charlton Heston received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[23].
- Charlton Heston received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[24].
- Charlton Heston received the Academy Award for Best Actor[25].
- Charlton Heston received the Theatre World Award[26].
- Charlton Heston received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27].
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Origins and Family
Charlton Heston's place of birth was Evanston[2]. He was born on October 4, 1923[3]. His father was Russel Whitford Carter[13]. His mother was Lila Charlton[14]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Northwestern University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Evanston[31] and Northwestern University School of Communication[22], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 2002[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], autobiographer[9], stage actor[10], and actor[19]. Charlton Heston held the position of President of SAG[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1963[37]; Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[24], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1956[40]; Academy Award for Best Actor[25], an award for best leading actor[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43]; Theatre World Award[26], a theatre award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27], a lifetime achievement award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1962[49]; and Kennedy Center Honors[50], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1978[53].
Personal Life
Charlton Heston was married to Lydia Clarke[15]. A child of him was Fraser Clarke Heston[16]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[54]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[55], a political party[56], in United States[57], founded in 1854[58], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[59] and Democratic Party[60], a political party[61], in United States[62], founded in 1828[63], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[64].
Death and Burial
Charlton Heston died on April 5, 2008[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[65] and Alzheimer's disease[66]. Burial took place at California[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charlton Heston include Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire award[67], an award[68].
Why It Matters
Charlton Heston ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,117 views/month, #2,593 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire award[67], an award[68].
FAQs
Where was Charlton Heston born?
Charlton Heston's place of birth was Evanston[2].
Where did Charlton Heston die?
Charlton Heston died in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Charlton Heston's parents?
Charlton Heston's father was Russel Whitford Carter[13]. Charlton Heston's mother was Lila Charlton[14].
Who was Charlton Heston married to?
Charlton Heston's spouses include Lydia Clarke[15].
What did Charlton Heston do for work?
Charlton Heston worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], autobiographer[9], and stage actor[10].
Where did Charlton Heston go to school?
Charlton Heston was educated at Northwestern University[21] and Northwestern University School of Communication[22].
What awards did Charlton Heston receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[24], Academy Award for Best Actor[25], and Theatre World Award[26].