Today we bid adieu to one of Hollywood’s most legendary and epic leading men. I urge you all to take this opportunity to read some of the many obituaries on Charlton Heston. While its always sad to see a prominent member of our ranks dwindle, even if the man’s politics left something to be desired in the eyes of many of us, the sudden flush of new information on Heston’s life can provide valuable clues about the way the industry works (or worked), and thus help us as we pursue our own careers.
One fact I find quite interesting is that the mighty screen icon made his post-college professional debut at a regional theatre in North Carolina after finding the New York market too difficult to penetrate. He later did return to New York City and finally was able to book work and build momentum.
Where we start is usually not where we end up!