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Martin Sheen

Birth Name: Ramon Antonio Gerard Estevez Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m) Mini Biography: Purposely flunked his college entrance exam to the University of Dayton so that he could pursue an acting career instead. His father wholeheartedly disapproved until he had gained popular success, not even seeing Martin act until he saw him on the screen at a drive-in in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Spouse: Janet Sheen (23 December 1961 - present) Father of Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Renée Estevez and Ramon Estevez.

Auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972). His mother, Mary Ann Phelan, was an Irish immigrant with IRA connections, and his father, Francisco Estevez, was a Spaniard who came to the U.S. by way of Cuba. Was considered for the recurring role of Sloan on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993). Has played American presidents four times; Jed Bartlett on TV series "The West Wing" (1999), in the TV movie Medusa's Child (1997) (TV), as John F. Kennedy in the miniseries "Kennedy" (1983), and as the "future" president (in a premonition) Greg Stilson in The Dead Zone (1983). His admiration for the Rev. Fulton J. Sheen prompted him to adopt the bishop's name for his acting career. His left arm is 3" shorter than his right due to complications during his birth. Is the seventh of ten children. His parents met at citizenship school in Dayton. Was arrested more than 70 times, mainly for liberal protests. Considers his late West Wing co-star John Spencer his best friend. Like Spencer, Sheen successfully recovered from drug and alcohol addictions. Was considered for the role of Sgt.Max Greevey on "Law & Order" (1990).

Personal Quotes: I love being Spanish as much as I love being Irish, and I really love being Irish. "I love my country enough to suffer its wrath" - on his political activism and arrests for protests. "No father could ever be prouder of his son. I hold Charlie's accomplishments dearer than my own. He has been through so much and overcome so much more. Even if he weren't my son he'd still be my best friend." - On son Charlie. "I consider myself a liberal Democrat, but I'm against abortion."

Filmography (partal): The Departed-2006 Bobby-2006 The West Wing-154 episodes, 1999-2006 Two And A Half Men-1 episode, 2005 Catch Me If You Can-2002 Spin City-2 episoes, 2002 Gettysburg-1993 Gandhi-1982