Martin Sheen
December 1, 2011
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The Steven Spielberg-directed movie focuses on the Civil War president and is currently shooting in Richmond, VA. The film is four years in the making, and on Thursday, a photo surfaced of Daniel dressed as Abraham Lincoln. Well, almost. I’m not sure if Lincoln wore Levi's and a Steve Jobs turtleneck.
Daniel is no doubt going to make his depiction of Abraham Lincoln a role to remember. And his name will be added to a long list of celebs who have played U.S. Presidents.
Tom Selleck: Dwight D. Eisenhower: Selleck surprised fans when he took on the role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 2004 A&E flick, Ike: Countdown to D-Day. I’m not sure why people were surprised. He’s done stuff other than Three Men and a Baby, people. There was also Magnum, P.I.
April 13, 2009
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He’s probably best known for his role as Tony Blair in The Queen, a character he’ll be playing again in the upcoming The Special Relationship with Dennis Quaid. But this role in New Moon could be his biggest yet.
If you’re familiar with the books, you know Aro is very important character. He’s the powerful leader of the Italian vampire clan called the Volturi.
Weitz tells The Daily Mail, "Michael’s role is so important because he’s the head of all vampires. Aro is, on the surface, a very gracious and friendly vampire, but beneath that he is a tremendous threat."
Perhaps Sheen was considered because of his past role as a vampire-type in Underworld. But we have a feeling New Moon will crush those box office numbers.
This just proves how big the Twilight franchise is getting. There are already some huge names attached to New Moon, so the sky’s the limit with the next installment!
March 3, 2008
University of Notre Dame will be honoring Martin Sheen with the Laetare Medal for his humanitarian work. Sheen will receive the honor at the school's May 18th commencement.
Since 1883, the Laetare Medal has been awarded annually to a Catholic "whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the church and enriched the heritage of humanity."
ND's president says Sheen has used his fame to draw attention to his fellow citizens to issues such as the plight of immigrant workers and homeless people, the waging of unjust war, and the killing of the unborn and capitol punishment. Heavy stuff. Too bad it doesn't look like Charlie is following in his father's footsteps.
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