Charlton Heston

April 6, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement remembering the life of Charlton Heston:

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Charlton Heston. In taking on epic and commanding roles, he showed himself to be one of our nation's most gifted actors, and his legacy will forever be a part of our cinema.

Off-the-screen, Charlton Heston was also a real-life leader. He served his country and proudly gave his voice in support of some of our most basic rights. He was devoted to the cause of freedom for all Americans from the battle for civil rights in the 1960s to protecting Second Amendment rights in the 1990s. At this time of grief, let us honor a life that has truly touched millions."    » read more »

04/06/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Charlton Heston:

"Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of Charlton Heston's death. Charlton entertained millions of people around the world during his legendary film career and his many larger-than-life roles will live on forever.

Charlton Heston in 1963

I had the privilege of working with him in my movie "True Lies," and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and his wonderful family.

He cared deeply about his craft and he loved his family, his work and his country with all his heart.    » read more »

Friday, February 22, 2008 -- Cecil B. DeMille's massive film spectacle, "The Ten Commandments," one of the most popular box-office movies of all time, will air as an "ABC Special Presentation," SATURDAY, MARCH 22 (7:00-11:44 p.m., ET), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/89)

Starring Charlton Heston as Moses, this dramatic Biblical epic is presented with an all-star cast, including Yul Brynner as Pharaoh, Anne Baxter as Queen Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as the overseer of the slaves and Yvonne DeCarlo as Moses' wife.    » read more »