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Martin Sheen (born August 3, 1940) is a Spanish-Irish-American actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Willard in the film Apocalypse Now and, most recently, as President Josiah Bartlet on the acclaimed and long-running television drama series The West Wing. He won both the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for his works. His mother was an Irish immigrant; his father was a Spanish immigrant.
Martin Sheen | |
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Born | Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez August 3, 1940 |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Capt. Benjamin L. Willard in Apocalypse Now President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet in The West Wing Capt. Oliver Queenan in The Departed Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg Carl Fox in Wall Street |
Television | The West Wing |
Spouse(s) | Janet Templeton (m. 1961-present) |
Children | Emilio Estévez Ramón Luis Estévez Charlie Sheen Renée Estévez |
Awards | Emmy Awards
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