All articles tagged with #martin sheen
Originally Published 3 months ago — by HuffPost
Martin Sheen publicly criticized Donald Trump, urging him to reconnect with his humanity and stop listening to sycophants, describing the White House as a place filled with ego and fear rather than joy or self-awareness.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Texas inmate Ivan Cantu was executed for a 2001 murder conviction despite maintaining his innocence, with supporters including Kim Kardashian and Martin Sheen pointing to new evidence and inconsistencies in the case. Cantu's appeals for commutation or delay were rejected, and his last-minute plea for a 30-day reprieve from Gov. Greg Abbott was unsuccessful. The case has gained renewed attention due to a podcast and public advocacy, with some jurors, celebrities, and politicians questioning the validity of the conviction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Martin Sheen, along with cast members from The West Wing, including Kerry Washington and Ron Perlman, led a rally in LA organized by SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and AFL-CIO to show solidarity during the ongoing strikes. Sheen spoke about the importance of unions and the need to support them, while Perlman criticized the studios for undervaluing and dehumanizing workers. Kerry Washington emphasized the need for fair wages and protection for working actors. Other industry figures, including DGA Secretary-Treasurer Paris Barclay, also expressed support for the strikes and the importance of storytelling.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Emilio Estevez has revealed that his father, Martin Sheen, regretted changing his name from Ramón Estévez to Martin Sheen due to prejudices in the industry. Sheen advised Estevez not to make the same mistake when he considered changing his name to help his career. Sheen's father was disappointed to see his new, English name on the marquee of a Broadway play in 1967. Sheen was credited as Ramón Estévez on screen for the first time as an executive producer on Estevez’s 2011 film The Way.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Emilio Estevez revealed that his father, Martin Sheen, advised him not to make the same mistake he did by changing his name for auditions. Sheen changed his name from Ramón Estévez to Martin Sheen in 1958 due to prejudice against Hispanic names. Estevez's grandfather was disappointed when he saw Sheen's stage name on Broadway in 1967. Sheen regretted not keeping his birth name and only adopted a stage name. Estevez credited his father as an executive producer for the first time using his birth name, "Ramón Gerard Estévez," in the film "The Way."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Emilio Estevez has revealed that his father, Martin Sheen, regretted changing his name from Ramón Estévez to Martin Sheen due to prejudices in the industry. Sheen advised Estevez not to make the same mistake when he considered changing his name to help his career. Sheen's father was disappointed to see his new, English name on the marquee of a Broadway play in 1967. Sheen was credited as Ramón Estévez on screen for the first time as an executive producer on Estevez’s 2011 film The Way.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Wire
Emilio Estevez revealed that Laurence Fishburne saved his life when he fell into quicksand while on the set of "Apocalypse Now" in the Philippines. Estevez was just a kid at the time, and Fishburne was playing the role of his father's squad mate. The incident made them best friends, and they never told the adults until Martin Sheen wrote his memoir. Estevez is the son of Martin Sheen but chose not to use his last name while pursuing a Hollywood career.