Charlton Heston
Birth Name:
John Charles Carter
Birth Place:
Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- For his contributions to film, he was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003
- Inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Hall of Great Western Performers in 2010
- In high school, he enrolled in a drama program which gave him the opportunity to star in a silent film by future director David Bradley
- Quote: "The minute you feel you have given a faultless performance is the time to get out․"
- Often portrays characters that display heroics, such as his roles in "The Ten Commandments," "The Greatest Story Ever Told," etc
- Widely known for his overwhelmingly commanding voice
- Appeared in the 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes" in an uncredited role
- Made ends meet while a struggling actor in New York by posing as a model at The Art Students League
- Participated in the 1963 March on Washington alongside Rev․ Dr․ Martin Luther King Jr
- Turned down the role of Police Chief Brody in "Jaws․"
Awards
- 1952Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1957Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1957Golden Laurel - Top Male Dramatic Performance:Winner
- 1960Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1960Fotogramas de Plata - Best Foreign Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero):Winner
- 1960Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1960Golden Laurel - Top Male Dramatic Performance:Nominated
- 1961Bambi - Best Actor - International:Nominated
- 1961David - Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero):Winner
- 1962Bambi - Best Actor - International:Nominated
- 1963Bambi - Best Actor - International:Winner
- 1963Golden Globe - Best Actor - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1964Golden Laurel - Top Action Performance:Nominated
- 1969Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
- 1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Prime Time Serial:Nominated
- 1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: Prime Time:Nominated
- 2002MTV Movie Award - Best Cameo:Nominated
- 2002Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Winner