Martin Sheen

American actor (born 1940)
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Martin Sheen

Summary

Martin Sheen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dayton[2]. He was born on August 3, 1940[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.084% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,831 views/month, #837 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dayton[2], Martin Sheen…
  • Martin Sheen was born on August 3, 1940[3].
  • Martin Sheen was married to Janet Sheen[10].
  • A child of Martin Sheen was Charlie Sheen[11].
  • A child of Martin Sheen was Ramón Estévez[12].
  • A child of Martin Sheen was Emilio Estevez[13].
  • A child of Martin Sheen was Renée Estévez[14].
  • Martin Sheen held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Martin Sheen held citizenship in Ireland[16].
  • English was Martin Sheen's native language[17].
  • Martin Sheen is identified as part of the Galicians ethnic group[18].
  • Martin Sheen is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[19].
  • Martin Sheen worked as an actor[4].
  • Martin Sheen's professions included film actor[5].
  • Martin Sheen worked as a voice actor[6].
  • Martin Sheen's professions included film producer[7].
  • Martin Sheen worked as a television producer[8].
  • Martin Sheen worked as a stage actor[20].
  • Martin Sheen's education included a stint at Chaminade High School[21].
  • Martin Sheen's education included a stint at Chaminade-Julienne High School[22].
  • Martin Sheen was educated at Stella Adler Studio of Acting[23].
  • Martin Sheen received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series[24].
  • Martin Sheen received the Thomas Merton Award[25].
  • Martin Sheen received the Laetare Medal[26].
  • Martin Sheen received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1940-08-03[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 59c8271c-0a9d-4bd3-ba53-7a3a0a250a30[31]

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Origins and Family

Martin Sheen was born in Dayton[2]. He was born on August 3, 1940[3]. Ethnic identities include Galicians[18] and Irish people[19]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Chaminade High School[21], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1930[34]; Chaminade-Julienne High School[22], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1973[37]; and Stella Adler Studio of Acting[23], a drama school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40], headquartered in New York City[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film producer[7], television producer[8], and stage actor[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series[24], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1995[44]; Thomas Merton Award[25], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1972[47]; Laetare Medal[26], a religion-related award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1883[50]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[27], a class of award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1986[53]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[54], a commemorative plaque[55], in United States[56]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[57], a television award category[58], in United States[59], founded in 1962[60].

Personal Life

Among Martin Sheen's spouses was Janet Sheen[10]. Children include Charlie Sheen[11], a television actor[61], b. 1965[62], of United States[63], awarded the Golden Globe Awards[64]; Ramón Estévez[12], an actor[65], b. 1963[66], of United States[67]; Emilio Estevez[13], an actor[68], b. 1962[69], of United States[70]; and Renée Estévez[14], an actor[71], b. 1967[72], of United States[73]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[74]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[75].

Why It Matters

Martin Sheen ranks in the top 0.084% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,831 views/month, #837 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Martin Sheen born?

Martin Sheen's place of birth was Dayton[2].

Who was Martin Sheen married to?

Martin Sheen's spouses include Janet Sheen[10].

What did Martin Sheen do for work?

Martin Sheen worked as actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8].

Where did Martin Sheen go to school?

Martin Sheen was educated at Chaminade High School[21], Chaminade-Julienne High School[22], and Stella Adler Studio of Acting[23].

What awards did Martin Sheen receive?

Honors received include Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series[24], Thomas Merton Award[25], Laetare Medal[26], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[27].

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  2. [76] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [77] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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