Charlton Heston
| Born | October 4, 1923 |
| Hometown | Wilmette, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Lydia Clarke |
| Children | Fraser Clarke Heston |
| Parents | Russel Whitford Carter, Lila Charlton |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Pigeon That Took Rome | Nominated |
| 1960 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Ben-Hur (1959 film) | Nominated |
| 1960 | Academy Award | Actor | Ben-Hur (1959 film) | Winner |
| 1957 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | The Ten Commandments (1956 film) | Nominated |
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