Oscar-winning actor Charlton Heston, who achieved fame by playing such heroic figures as Moses and Ben Hur, and was later the head of the National Rifle Association, died April 5 at age 84. Take a look back at some of the memorable moments from his storied career.

Read Ty Burr's appreciation (Boston Globe)

Charlton Heston, at 84, icon of silver screen, gun advocate (Los Angeles Times)

— Sarah Metcalf, Boston.com Correspondent