One of Heston's most famous roles is undoubtedly his iconic performance as Moses in The Ten Commandments (1956), which made the actor a household name and shot him to international stardom.

Another reason The Ten Commandments stands out is its memorable cast and strong performances. Charlton Heston’s portrayal of Moses is one of the most memorable in film history.

The 1956 religious epic, The Ten Commandments, has become a springtime TV staple around the Easter holiday. It airs tonight on ABC.

In federal court in San Antonio, lawyers debated the legality of the Texas law requiring public schools to display the biblical rules.

NEW YORK — Thou shalt find the Ten Commandments up for bid this summer. A pair of faux granite tablets that Charlton Heston cradled in the 1956 biblical epic "The Ten Commandments" is expected ...

Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a judge said Wednesday in a temporary ruling against the state’s ...

Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in every ...

Marshall crashes the TV soundbar party with the Heston 120—a Dolby Atmos beast with 11 drivers, room calibration, and rock ’n’ roll swagger. Bass? Oh, it’s deep, rich, and powerful enough to make ...

A photo illustration of the United States outline with images of the Ten Commandments, Charlton Heston and other figures ...

Feb. 27, 2013 -- Ever since Charlton Heston parted the Red Sea as Moses in the epic 1956 film, "The Ten Commandments," Hollywood has had a thirst for more, and now comes a husband-and-wife team ...

Actor Charlton Heston, known for his roles in Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments, was master of ceremonies. Another film star, Lillian Gish said Kentuckians "deserve this center," as she stepped out ...

On Religion: For more than 50 years ABC, with very few exceptions, has offered "The Ten Commandments" as the network's featured film for Holy Week.