Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen is the stage name of American actor Ramón Estévez, known for intense dramatic roles in film and television.

He played the lead in *Apocalypse Now* and President Bartlet in *The West Wing*.

Father of actors Emilio Estévez and Charlie Sheen, he's also known for political activism, particularly on social justice and environmental causes.

filmography

Apocalypse Now

Vietnam War epic

Catch Me If You Can · Gandhi · Gettysburg · Cadence · The Final Countdown · The Amazing Spider-Man · Uncle Ben · Francis Ford Coppola · Oliver Stone

activism

peace movement

Campaign advocating nonviolent resolution

protest · demonstration · environment · social justice · humanitarian · farmworkers · immigration reform · nuclear disarmament · grassroots · advocacy

WestWing

Aaron Sorkin

administration · legislation · politics · policy · government · campaign · television · drama series · ensemble cast

family

Emilio Estevez

Charlie Sheen · Irish heritage · Spanish heritage

theater

Broadway

Manhattan theatrical district

repertory · method acting

Categories
Opposites
political activism stance

Martin SheenJon Voight

James Woods · Clint Eastwood · Chuck Norris · Ronald Reagan · Charlton Heston

acting persona/role type

Martin SheenAdam Sandler

Jim Carrey · Will Ferrell · Chris Farley · Rob Schneider · Leslie Nielsen

public image and personal conduct

Martin SheenCharlie Sheen

Lindsay Lohan · Robert Downey Jr. · Mel Gibson · Dennis Rodman · Shia LaBeouf

Family

Martin, sheeny

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G