Martin Sheen

Born:August 3, 1940

Place of Birth:Dayton, Ohio, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Martin Sheen, born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez, is a versatile American actor known for his impactful performances on both the big screen and television. With a career spanning decades, Sheen has captivated audiences with his roles in iconic films such as "Badlands" and "Apocalypse Now," where he showcased his exceptional acting range and depth.

His portrayal of Captain Benjamin Willard in "Apocalypse Now" not only solidified his place in Hollywood but also garnered critical acclaim, earning him a BAFTA Award nomination. Sheen's talent and dedication to his craft have allowed him to collaborate with renowned directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, showcasing his ability to bring complex characters to life with authenticity and depth.

Beyond his film work, Sheen's portrayal of U.S. President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed television series "The West Wing" earned him a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild awards. His compelling performance resonated with audiences, showcasing his ability to embody powerful and nuanced characters on screen.

Born to a Spanish father and an Irish mother, Sheen adopted his stage name to navigate the competitive world of acting. His commitment to his craft and his passion for storytelling have been evident throughout his career, earning him accolades and recognition from both peers and audiences alike.

In addition to his acting prowess, Sheen has delved into directing, with his film "Cadence" showcasing his talent behind the camera. His involvement in documentary television and his advocacy for liberal politics highlight his multifaceted talents and his commitment to using his platform for meaningful causes.

As a father of four children, all of whom have followed in his footsteps into the world of acting, Sheen's influence and legacy extend beyond his own career. His dedication to his family and his craft have shaped him into a respected figure in the entertainment industry, with a body of work that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.

From his early roles in "The Subject Was Roses" to his recent work in the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie," Sheen's contributions to film and television have left an indelible mark on the industry. With a Hollywood Walk of Fame star to his name and a legacy of memorable performances, Martin Sheen stands as a true icon in the world of entertainment, celebrated for his talent, versatility, and enduring impact on the art of acting.

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Catch Me If You Can

Roger Strong

2002

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Uncle Ben

2012

Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

The Departed

Queenan

2006

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Uncle Ben (uncredited)

2014

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Apocalypse Now

Captain Benjamin Willard

1979

At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.

JFK

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

Gandhi

Vince Walker

1982

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.

Spawn

Jason Wynn

1997

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Selma

Frank Minis Johnson (uncredited)

2014

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

Self (archive footage)

2022

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.

Hot Shots! Part Deux

Capt. Benjamin L. Willard (uncredited)

1993

Topper Harley is found to be working as an odd-job-man in a monastery. The CIA want him to lead a rescue mission into Iraq, to rescue the last rescue team, who went in to rescue the last rescue team—who went in to rescue hostages left behind after Desert Storm.

The Way

Tom

2010

When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something.

Judas and the Black Messiah

J. Edgar Hoover

2021

Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Martin Sheen

2016

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

The Final Countdown

Warren Lasky

1980

During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self (archive footage)

2010

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

Catch-22

1st Lt. Dobbs

1970

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a crazy situation.

The Double

Tom Highland

2011

The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

Gettysburg

Gen. Robert E. Lee

1993

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

Love Happens

Donald, Burke's Father-in-Law

2009

Dr. Burke Ryan is a successful self-help author and motivational speaker with a secret. While he helps thousands of people cope with tragedy and personal loss, he secretly is unable to overcome the death of his late wife. It's not until Burke meets a fiercely independent florist named Eloise that he is forced to face his past and overcome his demons.

The American President

A.J. MacInerney

1995

Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his approval ratings.

The Cassandra Crossing

Robby Navarro

1976

Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease, and nobody will let them off the train.

Badlands

Kit Carruthers

1974

An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands.

Imagine That

Dante D'Enzo

2009

A financial executive who can't stop his career downspiral is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Frank Petersen

2012

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

The Believers

Cal Jamison

1987

Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.

Echelon Conspiracy

Raymond Burke

2009

Mysterious cell phone messages promise a young American engineer untold wealth - then make him the target of a deadly international plot. Dangerous security operatives chase the engineer across the globe, while a powerful government official pursues a mysterious agenda that threatens the stability of the entire world.

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

Frank Hallet

1976

Quiet, withdrawn 13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives peacefully in her home in a New England beach town. Whenever the prying landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she politely claims that he's in the city on business. But when the landlady's creepy and increasingly persistent son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with kindly neighbor boy Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.