Was nominated for Broadway's 1965 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "The Subject Was Roses," a role that he recreated in the film version of the same name, The Subject Was Roses (1968).

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 mini series "Kennedy" (1983) (mini) and as the "future" president (in a premonition) Greg Stilson in The Dead Zone (1983).

Due to his commitment to "The West Wing" (1999), was unable to reprise the role of Robert E. Lee in the Gettysburg (1993) prequel, Gods and Generals (2003). The role was instead played by Lee descendant Robert Duvall, who, ironically, starred with Sheen in the popular Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979).

He can only put his jacket on by flipping it over his head (like Bartlet in "The West Wing" (1999)). His left arm was crushed by forceps when he was born and he has limited lateral movement.

Auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).

In 2004, he was listed as an endorser of March for Women's Lives. After learning about this, Feminists for Life, an organization that named him as a "Remarkable Pro-Life Man" in 2001, brought this to his attention, informing him that March for Women's Lives was a pro-choice group. At his request, March for Women's Lives removed his name from their list.

Is a strong advocate for the closing of The School Of The Americas, a military base which trains Latin American soldiers (allegedly teaching techniques of torture and political terror). Has been involved in a large protest every year since 1998.

Has played both Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in The Missiles of October (1974) (TV) and President John F. Kennedy in the mini-series "Kennedy" (1983) (mini), and is the only actor to portray both brothers.

As an admirer and supporter of actor James Dean and his legacy, he worked to preserve the high school in Fairmount where Dean went to school. In addition, he has visited Fairmount for Dean-related events.

[October 2006] Pursuing a 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, Philosophy and Oceanography at the National University of Ireland (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.

His father, Francisco Estevez, died shortly before the premiere of "Blind Ambition" (1979) (mini). As he was unable to attend the funeral, Martin mourned his father in the scene in which John Dean cries in his jail cell.

Is portrayed by James Hayden in The Patricia Neal Story (1981) (TV)

Stumped in Florida for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Janet Reno in her unsuccessful campaign against sitting Gov. Jeb Bush, June 2002, who also drew major support from Rosie O'Donnell and Elton John.

Of all the U.S. presidents he admires Jimmy Carter the most

Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years probation for trespassing at an Air Force base during a protest against the United States building a missile defense system. [27 June 2001]

Born at 8:03pm-EDT

According to friends and family, he is closest to son Charlie than anyone else. Indeed, he and son Charlie often appear together on screen and Martin has even played Charlie's on screen father twice. He also appeared as an older "Charlie" in a credit card commercial.

Received an honorary doctor of letters degree from Marquette University (2003) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the dedication of the school's new library (according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel web site).

His admiration for the Rev. Fulton J. Sheen prompted him to adopt the bishop's name for his acting career.

Along with Steve McQueen and James Dean, is mentioned in R.E.M.'s song "Electrolite".

Considers his late West Wing co-star John Spencer his best friend. Like Spencer, Sheen successfully recovered from drug and alcohol addictions.

Ranked #5 on Tropopkin's Top 25 Most Intriguing People [Issue #100]

[October 2006] Pursuing a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, philosophy, and oceanography at the National University of Ireland (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.

His father, Francisco Estevez, died shortly before the premiere of "Blind Ambition" (1979). As he was unable to attend the funeral, Martin mourned his father in the scene in which John Dean cries in his jail cell.

Along with Steve McQueen and James Dean, is mentioned in R.E.M.`s song "Electrolite.".

Was arrested more than 70 times, mainly for liberal protests.

Is the seventh of ten children

Was considered for the recurring role of Sloan on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993).

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.

Publicly credited Carroll O`Connor for helping his son Charlie to get off drugs and back on the right track. He read one of the scriptures at Carroll`s funeral.

Brother of actor Joe Estevez.

Father of Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Renée Estevez and Ramon Estevez.

Spouse: Janet Sheen (23 December 1961 - present) 4 children

Sheen took his stage name from the last names of CBS casting director Robert Dale Martin and Bishop Fulton Sheen.

Suffered a severe heart attack while filming Apocalypse Now (1979).

Has memorized and can sing every single Frank Sinatra song.

Was arrested over 70 times mainly for liberal protests.

His left arm is 3" shorter than his right due to complications during his birth.