At 80 years old, Martin Sheen has had an incredible career! From film classics like Apocalypse Now to hit TV shows like The West Wing and Grace and Frankie, the award winning actor has left his mark on Hollywood. Join us in taking a look back at Martin Sheen's best roles!
Martin Sheen's Best Roles
Inspired by the legendary James Dean, Martin Sheen was ready to put in the hard work it would take to become a well-known actor. Hoping to gain recognition, Sheen would form his own theatre company with other actors.
His first big role would come in 1964 in the Broadway play The Subject Was Roses, which would go on to do so well that in 1968 Sheen was asked to star in the film of the same name! Nominated for his first Golden Globe, Sheen was well on his way to becoming a top star!
By 1979, Director Francis Ford Coppola was so taken by Martin Sheen's performance, especially in The Execution of Private Slovik that he just had to have him for his war film Apocalypse Now.
Up there among Martin Sheen's favorite films to produce, Apocalypse Now would bring Sheen global recognition! While Sheen has since admitted he wasn't in the best shape when filming Apocalypse Now, suffering from many of the same issues his son Charlie Sheen has also experienced, his on-screen talent is undeniable!
