Charlton Heston died on this day, April 5, in 2008. He was photographed by Karsh in 1956 during filming of “The Ten Commandments”, both in-costume, and behind-the-scenes with his son, Fraser (who is himself a film director, producer, screenwriter and actor).

“The Ten Commandments” was directed by Cecil B. de Mille and also starred Yul Brynner as Ramesses II.