Charlton Heston Hollywood's Last Icon

New York Times bestselling author Marc Eliot unravels the epic life story of one of America’s most iconic actors, bringing to light Academy Award winner Charlton Heston’s greatest achievements as well as his greatest failures and regrets—in an account that is informed, moving, artful, and honest.

Incorporating never-before-heard stories of Heston as husband, father, and consummate actor, Eliot lays bare the story of how a boy from the backwoods of Michigan went on to become Hollywood’s go-to action and historical actor and left a legacy that helped define American movie heroes of the twentieth century. From Michigan to New York City to Hollywood, Eliot traces the footsteps of this extraordinary figure and  sheds new light on one of America’s greatest stars.