Martin Sheen says he regrets changing his name for acting career

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Martin Sheen has revealed that he regrets changing his name at the start of his acting career. “But, of course, I’m only speaking for myself.” Sheen also revealed that his son Emilio Estévez wanted to follow in his footsteps in the film industry and chose to keep his original name. Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen “The only influence I had on Emilio was to keep his name,” the West Wing star said. And I thank God he didn’t.” However, Martin’s second son Charlie, who is famous for his role in Two and a Half Men, took on the Sheen stage name.