Film · Activism · Military · 1923–2008
Charlton Heston — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 4 October 1923 · Died: 5 April 2008 · Age at death: 84
How old was Charlton Heston when he died?
Charlton Heston died aged 84. He was born on 4 October 1923 and died on 5 April 2008.
Actor renowned for starring in Hollywood epics such as Ben-Hur
Did you know?He was a prominent civil rights supporter who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. long before becoming a gun rights advocate.
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American actor and political activist. He gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous Hollywood films including biblical epics, historical drama films, science-fiction films, and action films.
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- Age at death
- 84
- Would be
- 103
- Years since death
- 18
- Born
- October 4, 1923 · Evanston, United States
- Died
- April 5, 2008
- Cause of death
- Alzheimer's disease, pneumonia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Activism, Military
Family
- Father
- Russel Whitford Carter
- Mother
- Lila Charlton
- Spouse
- Lydia Clarke
- Child
- Fraser Clarke Heston
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- Born on October 4Born on October 4 too? You share your birthday with Charlton Heston, Rutherford B. Hayes, Susan Sarandon and 27 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on April 5Charlton Heston is remembered every April 5, along with 17 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Charlton Heston was bornA newspaper front page for 4 October 1923, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayCharlton Heston would be 103 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryCharlton Heston's 104th birthday is in 344 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!104th
- Death anniversaryThe 19th anniversary of Charlton Heston's death is in 162 days. A moment to remember their legacy.19th
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