Charlton Heston
- Biography
- Steely jawed, hard bodied, terse in speech, Charlton Heston was an American man's man, an epic unto himself. While he played modern men, he was at his best when portraying larger-than-life figures from world history, preferably with his shirt off.
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- Born
- October 04, 1923
- Died
- April 05, 2008
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy The Pigeon That Took Rome |
| 1960 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Ben Hur (2006) |
| 1957 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama The Ten Commandments (1956) |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Won | Oscar | Best Actor Ben Hur (2006) |
Films
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