Martin Sheen
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
6
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Martin Sheen's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim, commercial success, and lasting cultural impact. He is one of the few actors to win both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the same role, and his portrayal of President Josiah Bartlet on The West Wing is widely regarded as one of the greatest television performances of all time. Sheen has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. His activism, including over 60 arrests for social causes, has earned him respect far beyond the entertainment industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 6900 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Presidential Citizens Medal
Awarded for his humanitarian work and activism.
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Recognized for his achievements in film and television.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
Inducted for his enduring impact on television.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for his lifetime contributions to cinema.
Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Vatican honor for his faith-based activism and humanitarian work.
Rankings & Lists
AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars
Empire's 100 Greatest Movie Stars
TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Dads
Magazine Covers
TIME
2000-11-13
The President from Ohio
Rolling Stone
2001-10-18
Martin Sheen: The Accidental President
Vanity Fair
2006-09-01
Hollywood Issue (ensemble)
AARP The Magazine
2013-03-01
Martin Sheen at 72
Records & Feats
Most arrests for a Hollywood actor (60+)
Sheen has been arrested over 60 times for nonviolent protests, more than any other major Hollywood figure, including for nuclear disarmament and climate justice.
Longest-running marriage in Hollywood (64+ years and counting)
Married to Janet Sheen since 1961, their union is one of the longest-lasting marriages in the entertainment industry.