“Time bends. Space is boundless. It squashes a man’s ego. I feel lonely. That’s about it. “*

by chuckofish

Today we celebrate the birthday of movie actor Charlton Heston (1923-2008). Heston was made for the movies. With his fantastic 6′ 5″ physique and imposing persona, he was best playing historical (or biblical) characters or adventurers, especially ones who wore skimpy costumes. It was definitely a plus if he could take his shirt off.

Ben Hur
The Ten Commandments
Planet of the Apes

He was also great in The Naked Jungle (1954)–although he is never naked–and The Secret of the Incas (1954) where he served as the prototype for Indiana Jones.

He was good in westerns too, such as The Big Country (1957) where he is naked.

There are plenty of good movies to choose from–and bad ones too…

Earthquake
Major Dundee

I leave that to you to choose.

*George Taylor in Planet of the Apes (1968)