Charlton Heston (C45), 84, Beverly Hills, Calif., April 5. A Hollywood icon, Mr. Heston portrayed some of history's leading men in a prolific acting career that spanned more than half a century. Mr.

Whether it was a hearty Western, a sci-fi adventure, or a gritty noir if Charlton Heston was the star you always knew the film would be led by a tough, no-nonsense hero without an ounce of ...