Charlton Heston, whose real name was John Charles Carter, was born on October 4, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois. He is the son of Lilla Ann (née Charlton) and Russell Whitford Carter, a machinery manufacturer and businessman. On his mother’s side, he is the descendant of an illustrious American family of English origin, the Charltons, who emigrated to America in the 17th century. His Charlton ancestors played an important role in American history, including the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. On his father’s side, little information is available on Heston’s genealogy.

 Charlton Heston married Lydia Clarke in 1944, with whom he had two children, Fraser Clarke Heston and Holly Ann Heston. Sadly, Lydia died in 1994. In 2000, Heston remarried British model Lydia Prosser. Charlton Heston left his mark on the history of American cinema with his acting talent, but also with his political commitment. As president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) from 1998 to 2003, he was a strong advocate for the right to bear arms in the United States. Charlton Heston died on April 5, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California, leaving behind a landmark film and political legacy.

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