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Hollywood Deaths, 2008

by 158 | December 28, 2008 at 08:46 am

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Heston was one of the great actors

of the 20th century. Eartha Kitt

was a great actress and singer.

All these will be missed.

In Memoriam

Charlton Heston, April 5, age 84: The ruggedly handsome Heston was known for his heroic roles in films like 1959's "Ben-Hur" (for which he won the best actor Oscar), "El Cid" and "The Ten Commandments," in which he played a commanding Moses. Even his role in "Planet of the Apes" was transformative and heroic. He was also known for his offscreen activities, from his work in the early '60s in the civil rights movemen

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Adam Landers (not verified)

at 04:59 on January 2nd, 2009

To say the Heston was one of the greatest actors of the 20th century was preposterous. He was ok but "great?" Not a chance. He was a mediocre actor who was lucky enough to get some excellent parts.

158

at 10:07 on January 2nd, 2009

It seems we disagree on this.

Thanks for your comment.

jacquespalais

at 12:38 on January 3rd, 2009

charlton heston in "major dundee" (sam peckimpah)

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reno_fog

at 14:06 on January 3rd, 2009

I tend to agree with 158, Heston was a great actor

savannah dubannier (not verified)

at 06:10 on January 19th, 2009

How anyone could dare say that Charlton Heston was not only a great actor but a very versatile one at that...if you have seen ALL of his movies and diversified roles, then comment...he was and will always be categorized as ONE OF THE GREATS of all time.