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Lydia Clarke
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Clarke in 1958
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Lydia Marie Clarke
April 14, 1923 Two Rivers, Wisconsin, U.S.
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| Died | September 3, 2018 (aged 95) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1950–2001 |
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| Children | 2, including Fraser Clarke Heston |
Lydia Marie Clarke Heston (born April 14, 1923 – died September 3, 2018) was an American actress and photographer. She was known for her roles in movies and TV shows. She also traveled the world taking amazing pictures.
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About Her Life
Lydia Clarke grew up and went to high school in Lexington, Kentucky. She later graduated from Northwestern University. She first thought about becoming a lawyer. However, after a famous poet named Carl Sandburg saw her act, she decided to become an actress instead.
Acting Career
Lydia Clarke performed on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. She played the character Mary McLeod in a play called Detective Story in 1949. She also appeared on a television show called Studio One.
Her first movie role was in the big film The Greatest Show on Earth in 1952. This movie was very popular. She also acted in other films like The Atomic City and Bad for Each Other.
Photography Work
Besides acting, Lydia Clarke was a talented photographer. She took pictures all over the world. Her photos showed many different places and people. For example, she photographed Afghan refugees and villagers in Egypt.
Her work was so good that famous magazines like Time and Fortune published her pictures. She also showed her photographs in museums and art galleries. She even had her work featured in two books.
Family Life
Lydia Clarke married the famous actor Charlton Heston on March 17, 1944. Their marriage lasted for 64 years. Charlton Heston passed away in 2008. They had two children together: Fraser Clarke Heston and Holly Heston Rochell.
Lydia and Charlton also worked together in theater. They were both directors and actors at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina.
Later Years
Lydia Clarke passed away on September 3, 2018. She was 95 years old. She died from complications related to pneumonia in Santa Monica, California.
Movies and TV Shows
Lydia Clarke appeared in several films and television shows.
Films She Acted In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | Circus girl |
| 1952 | The Atomic City | Martha Addison |
| 1952 | Bad for Each Other | Rita Thornburg |
| 1968 | Will Penny | Mrs. Fraker |
Films She Photographed For
Lydia Clarke also worked as a still photographer for some movies. This means she took photos on set.
| Year | Title |
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| 1971 | The Omega Man |
| 1982 | Mother Lode |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1950–1952 | Studio One | Various characters |
| 1953 | The Philco Television Playhouse | (Role not specified) |
