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All About Martin Sheen Trivia Quiz

Martin Sheen is one of our finest actors. His career began in 1961. Here are just a few questions for the loyal Sheen fans out there. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by mr brain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mr brain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,969

Updated
Jan 03 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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874

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Martin Sheen born? Hint

1943

1941

1940

1942

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Question 2 of 10

2. Martin Sheen almost lost his life when he suffered a heart attack while filming "Apocalpyse Now".

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the first name of Martin's wife? Hint

Mary

Renee

Frances

Janet

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Question 4 of 10

4. Martin Sheen was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sheen got his stage name from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Martin's father's first name was Francisco?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Martin's eldest child? Hint

Renee

Charlie

Emilio

Ramon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Martin has worked with all of his children?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sheen was not the first choice to play Captain Ben Willard in "Apocalypse Now"?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Martin's wife, Janet, has appeared onscreen with her husband?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Martin Sheen born?

Answer: 1940

He was born Ramon Estevez on August 3, 1940.

2. Martin Sheen almost lost his life when he suffered a heart attack while filming "Apocalpyse Now".

Answer: True

Sheen had a heart attack while wrapping up the film.

3. What is the first name of Martin's wife?

Answer: Janet

Martin's mother was Mary Phalan, and he has a daughter named Renee Estevez.

4. Martin Sheen was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Answer: False

Sheen was one of nine kids. He was born in Dayton, Ohio.

5. Sheen got his stage name from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.

Answer: True

Sheen was looking for a stage name when he saw a TV profile of Bishop Sheen.

6. Martin's father's first name was Francisco?

Answer: Yes

Francisco Estevez immigrated from Vigo, Spain by way of Cuba.

7. What is the name of Martin's eldest child?

Answer: Emilio

Emilio was born in May 1962.

8. Martin has worked with all of his children?

Answer: Yes

He worked with both Charlie and Ramon in "Cadence," and with Emilio in "In The Custody of Strangers." He directed his daughter, Renee, in the after school special "Babies Having Babies."

9. Sheen was not the first choice to play Captain Ben Willard in "Apocalypse Now"?

Answer: Yes

The role of Captain Willard was first offered to Steve McQueen. When McQueen turned the role down, Sheen was cast.

10. Martin's wife, Janet, has appeared onscreen with her husband?

Answer: Yes

Janet portrayed an artist painting a portrait of John F. Kennedy, which Sheen portrayed in the 1983 Kennedy mini-series.

Source: Author mr brain

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