Charlton Heston (October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater, as well as being a political activist. Over a career spanning six decades, he appeared in over 100 films. Notable performances include 'The Ten Commandments' (1956), 'Ben-Hur' (1959), for which he won an Oscar, 'El Cid' (1961), and 'Planet of the Apes' (1968). Heston was recognized for portraying serious and authoritative characters, reflecting themes of individualism and masculinity while also engaged in political issues. He retired from acting in 2003 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Meaning of the name - Charlton
From the town of Charlton, England, meaning "charcoal town" or "farm near a charcoal burner"
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Charlton Heston belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Evanston
Place of Death: Beverly Hills
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Northwestern University School of Communication | Northwestern University
Occupation: autobiographer | trade unionist | television actor | social activist | film actor | film director | stage actor | voice actor | writer | actor | screenwriter
Spouses: Lydia Clarke
Children: Fraser Clarke Heston
Awards Received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Kennedy Center Honors | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award | Theatre World Award | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | Academy Award for Best Actor | Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Ephemeris for October 4, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Libra 29 | 11 Libra 46 | 23 Capricorn 19 |
| Moon | 28 Cancer 10 | 9 Pisces 12 | 2 Taurus 4 |
| Mercury | 29 Virgo 51 | 27 Libra 2 | 19 Capricorn 39 |
| Venus | 16 Libra 58 | 18 Virgo 41 | 24 Aquarius 3 |
| Mars | 21 Virgo 27 | 8 Scorpio 26 | 26 Scorpio 46 |
| Jupiter | 18 Scorpio 54 | 22 Cancer 55 | 10 Sagittarius 39 |
| Saturn | 22 Libra 4 | 27 Pisces 22 | 2 Scorpio 16 |
| Uranus | 14 Pisces 35 | 1 Gemini 8 | 14 Pisces 44 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 42 | 0 Aries 26 | 19 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 21 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 11 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 41 | 16 Pisces 50 | 4 Virgo 17 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 41 | 16 Virgo 50 | 4 Pisces 17 |
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