Martin Sheen Admits He Regrets Changing His Name For His Acting Career

Martin Sheen is sharing his regrets about giving in to having a stage name

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While talking to Closer Weekly, Martin admits that he was convinced to adopt a stage name with encouragement from others.

Sometimes you get persuaded when you don’t have enough insight or even enough courage

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to stand up for what you believe in, and you pay for it later.

But, of course, I’m only speaking for myself,” he said.

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Martin added that he's never actually legally changed his name on official documents at all.

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