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Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was an American actor renowned for his performances in films. Born on October 4, 1923, he passed away on April 5, 2008. Heston starred in numerous films, including 'The Ten Commandments', 'Cleopatra', and the 'Star Wars' series, winning multiple awards, including an Academy Award. more

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