Martin Sheen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 03, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Martin Sheen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Star of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The West Wing', acclaimed for versatile film and TV performances. |
Intro
Martin Sheen is an acclaimed American actor best known for his roles on both film and television, most notably as President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed TV series 'The West Wing' and Captain Benjamin L. Willard in the film 'Apocalypse Now'.
Early Life & Background
Born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez to Spanish and Irish immigrant parents, Martin Sheen grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. He faced early adversity, including contracting polio as a child and losing his mother at a young age. His upbringing and multicultural background would later influence his activism and career choices.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed President Josiah Bartlet on NBC's 'The West Wing' (1999–2006), earning six Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award.
- Starred as Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now' (1979).
- Appeared in notable films such as 'Badlands' (1973), 'The Departed' (2006), and 'Gandhi' (1982).
- Frequent collaborations with sons Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen.
- Renowned for his longstanding dedication to political and social activism.
Trivia
- Martin Sheen adopted his stage name inspired by the television casting director Robert Dale Martin and the bishop Fulton J. Sheen.
- Despite being a prolific actor, he never legally changed his surname from Estévez.
- He is the father of actors Charlie Sheen (Carlos Irwin Estévez) and Emilio Estevez.
- Sheen was arrested more than 60 times for civil disobedience related to activism.
FAQs
People also ask
Martin Sheen is 85 years old.
Martin Sheen was born the 3 August 1940.
Dayton, Ohio, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 3rd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 3, 1940, Lithuania was officially incorporated into the Soviet Union following a brief occupation. This event marked a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe during World War II.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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