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Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen is a national treasure, endeared to audiences nationwide for his seven-year run as President Bartlet on NBC’s award-winning series The West Wing. Mr. Sheen has been a prolific actor since the late 1960’s.  He has played over 100 roles, including such films as Badlands, Catch Me If You Can, The Departed, Bobby, and The Way a film written and directed by his son, Emilio Estevez. Their published father/son memoir Along the Way, which was released to critical acclaim. With a captivating blend of storytelling and insight, Mr. Sheen offers audiences both entertainment and a powerful call to action on issues that matter.

Both a celebrated actor and lifelong advocate for social justice, Mr. Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to peace and social justice issues such as nuclear weapons, the treatment of immigrants, the alleviation of poverty and homelessness, and the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars where he gives a voice to those he feels need it most. Mr. Sheen is a Special Envoy to the Front-Line International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders. For over four decades, Mr. Sheen has been an ardent supporter of causes that advocate peace and encourage justice throughout the world. Mr. Sheen’s inspiring speeches share his journey through Hollywood, his advocacy for civil rights, and his reflections on leadership, morality, and personal responsibility.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Shelter Network
  • Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series, Southern Methodist University
  • Parris Communications
  • J. Walter Thompson Worldwide
  • Energy Globe Gala
  • Plymouth Housing Group
  • ACLU of Michigan
  • The Wharton School
  • Indiana University
  • New England Institute Of Technology
Rave Reviews About Martin Sheen
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[Mr. Sheen] is an amazing person: he was so gracious, kind and patient with every single person that he met. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

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"I seriously love him! He could not have been kinder, sweeter or more engaging. He paid special attention to the high school and college students there which was awesome! The donor family gushed all over him and he took care of them as well. It was a great night! His performance was funny, touching, and honest. Would recommend him to anyone. Ashamed to say I never watched West Wing. Might be bingeing it this weekend."

-Youngstown State University

"Martin was incredible. He had tremendous energy and EVERYONE just loved the attention he gave to each and everyone he met. What a nice, nice, nice man. His speech was powerful and commanding. The La Roche College community LOVES Martin Sheen. "

-La Roche College

"All went well on Friday with Martin Sheen in Johnstown. He was very well received, and gave a fabulous speech! He certainly gave above and beyond what they expected. In his presentation. "

-The Women's Help Center

"Martin Sheen was the nicest man! What a pleasure to spend the day with him. He has great stories to tell and many of them too. He was so gracious with every single person he met: chatting with them, posing for photos, signing autographs. It was like everyone was his best friend; he was just amazing! His commencement address was fabulous as he conveyed his strong convictions to help others. I thank you again for all of your assistance in making this day such a great success. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again in the future."

-New England Institute Of Technology

"Mr. Sheen was phenomenal, one of the best we’ve had. For such a huge star, he was one of the most easy going, low maintenance speakers we’ve ever hosted. Mr. Sheen was extremely generous with his time and signed autographs for every single person in the audience who wanted one and chatted with them each as well."

-Indiana University

"He was an amazing speaker and I would definitely give him my highest recommendation. One of the best speakers we've had at Penn. The students and other attendees loved him!"

-The Wharton School

"Martin was a HUGE hit at our Annual Dinner this past Saturday! He was friendly, gracious, hospitable and simply charming! In addition, our guests were enthralled with his speech! "

-ACLU of Michigan

"Thank you for all your help with Martin Sheen's recent visit to Seattle. Everything went extremely well and our luncheon was a great success. His remarks and speech were very well-received by all our guests. And he was charming and seemed genuinely interested in our work. A very nice man."

-Plymouth Housing Group

"Martin was absolutely fantastic and major success in Brussels. He was very erudite and extremely professional, but above all he showed a sincere concern for the issues involved and was profusely applauded by the audience for his statements at the event. It was a great privilege working with him and I thoroughly enjoyed his company as well as being able to glean a great deal of insight in this wonderful man's admirable moral convictions. "

-Energy Globe Gala

"Martin Sheen was awesome! Truly a great man. "

-J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

"Our group loved Martin; he is such a fantastic person and we would hire him again without a doubt. If I can ever help recommend him, I am happy to do so. His passion was amazing."

-Parris Communications

"We continue to hear from students and patrons alike how much they enjoyed hearing your stories. The passion you have for life and for your work is infectious. You definitely charmed the audience "

-Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series, Southern Methodist University
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Martin Sheen's Inspiring Remarks About Freedom, Justice & Healing - Get Sharable Link
Talks & Conversations with Martin Sheen
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A Conversation with Martin Sheen

Award-winning actor, social activist, and humanitarian MARTIN SHEEN shares stories from his six-decade career in film and television. From starting out in a profession where his birth name of Ramon Estevez was deemed “too Puerto Rican” to winning multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, Sheen shares his le ...

Award-winning actor, social activist, and humanitarian MARTIN SHEEN shares stories from his six-decade career in film and television. From starting out in a profession where his birth name of Ramon Estevez was deemed “too Puerto Rican” to winning multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, Sheen shares his legend firsthand.

A Purpose-Driven Life

Lifelong public activist and actor MARTIN SHEEN has lived a life informed by a deep Catholic faith that taught him to fight injustice not as a choice, but as a duty. In this conversation, Mr. Sheen recalls when he has chosen to “walk the talk.” ...

Lifelong public activist and actor MARTIN SHEEN has lived a life informed by a deep Catholic faith that taught him to fight injustice not as a choice, but as a duty. In this conversation, Mr. Sheen recalls when he has chosen to “walk the talk.”

Shining the Spotlight on Social Causes

In this compelling speech, MARTIN SHEEN discusses his passion for activism and its necessary place in today’s political, humanitarian and social arenas. Unabashedly outspoken on issues such as nuclear weapons and the treatment of the homeless in the United States, Mr. Sheen gives a voice to those wh ...

In this compelling speech, MARTIN SHEEN discusses his passion for activism and its necessary place in today’s political, humanitarian and social arenas. Unabashedly outspoken on issues such as nuclear weapons and the treatment of the homeless in the United States, Mr. Sheen gives a voice to those who need it most. He shares the reasons behind his actions and explains the importance of being able to express a deeply personal, deeply moral opinion and be held accountable.

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Martin Sheen receives rave reviews for his live events

National treasure MARTIN SHEEN is as wonderful live as he is onscreen or in his many cause-focused speeches. Here’s what his hosts have to say: 

  • The Women's Help Center: “All went well on Friday with Martin Sheen. He was very well-received and gave a fabulous speech! He certainly gave above and beyond what they expected.”
  • The Wharton School: “He was an amazing speaker, and I would give him my highest recommendation. One of the best speakers we've had at Penn. The students and other attendees loved him!”
  • ACLU of Michigan: “Martin was a HUGE hit at our Annual Dinner this past Saturday! He was friendly, gracious, hospitable, and simply charming! In addition, our guests were enthralled with his speech!”

Watch Martin Sheen’s remarks on freedom, justice, and healing >>

Reminding us that “above all—one heart with courage is a majority,” Martin Sheen leaves audiences reinvigorated and ready to step into the world emboldened

Of the 7.8 billion people on the planet, MARTIN SHEEN is one of our favorite human beings. He's a bold activist, holding the record in Hollywood for most arrests while engaging in civil disobedience, civic engagements, and fighting for causes that matter to him. Passionately and unabashedly outspoken on issues such as nuclear weapons, the treatment of the homeless, and climate change, Mr. Sheen gives a voice to causes and people who need it most. In a speech for We Day, the largest gathering of youth volunteers in the world, Martin Sheen shared, “While none of us made any of the rules that govern the universe, we do make all of the rules that govern our own heart.” Reminding us “this above all—one heart with courage is a majority.” At virtual and in-person events, he shares the importance of expressing deeply personal moral opinions and holding ourselves accountable through activism. Every group that hears him speak leaves reinvigorated and ready to step into the world emboldened. And of the 7.8 billion people on the planet, you get to meet one of our favorites.

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Books by Martin Sheen
Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

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Martin Sheen on 'Anne of Green Gables,' True Patriotism and Explaining America to Canadians - Variety
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Biography

Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his seven-year run as President Bartlet on NBC’s award-winning series The West Wing, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to peace and social justice issues such as nuclear weapons, the treatment of immigrants, the alleviation of poverty and homelessness, and the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars where he gives a voice to those he feels need it most.  Mr. Sheen is Special Envoy to Front Line International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders. A fervent promoter of the principles of Catholic social thought in word and in action, Martin Sheen’s passion for activism and its necessary place in today's political, humanitarian and social arenas has inspired generations. For over four decades, he has been an ardent supporter of causes that advocate peace and encourage justice throughout the world.

Born Ramon Estevez to immigrant parents, Sheen left his Dayton, Ohio home for the bright lights of NYC, apprenticing at Judith Malina and Julian Beck’s Living Theater.  He grabbed attention in Frank Gilroy’s The Subject Was Roses (1964) with a Tony-nominated turn as a returning war veteran opposite Jack Albertson, later reprising his roll in the 1968 film version.  Sheen’s feature debut came as a delinquent terrorizing the occupants of a subway car in The Incident (1967), but his real breakthrough came as the alienated, amoral yet charismatic killer on the run with Sissy Spacek in Terrence Malick’s Badlands (1973).

In the 70’s Sheen embarked on a series of critically-acclaimed projects for the small screen, earning an Emmy nomination for his sensitive portrayal of the deserter in The Execution of Private Slovik.  Also, that same year was the powerful The Missiles of October which saw him slip into the skin of Attorney General Robert Kennedy, his first of many fictional forays into political life.  Sheen’s turn as the military assassin sent to terminate the command of a crazed Marlon Brando in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now that remains one of his signature roles.

Despite the time devoted to social justice, his amazing output of film and TV roles has never slowed.  He donated his salary for his work on Gandhi (1982) to various charities and he portrayed a union official father at odds with the insider trading world of his financier son (Charlie) in Oliver Stone’s absorbing Wall Street (1987).  He executive produced and starred in two features, playing Barnard Hughes’ son in DA and a trial judge in Leo Penn’s Judgment in Berlin, and he also executive produced and starred in the TNT movie Nightbreaker (1989), in which son Emilio essayed his character at an earlier stage.

Martin Sheen has been a prolific actor since the late 1960’s.  He has played over 100 roles, including such films as Badlands, Catch Me If You Can, The Departed, Bobby and The Way a film written and directed by his son, Emilio Estevez.  Their published father/son memoir Along the Way was released in May 2012.

Martin and his wife Janet have been married for 50 years and they have four children:  Emilio, Ramon, Renee and Charlie.

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