Ohio — The University of Dayton will give actor Martin Sheen an honorary degree in recognition of his activism for peace, social justice and human rights.
Born Ramon (RAH'-mohn) Estevez (EHS'-tay-vehz), Sheen grew up near the Catholic university and had attended the Catholic Chaminade (SHAH'-mih-nahd) high school but wanted to pursue his acting career. He has said the Marianist teachings he was exposed to helped shape his social beliefs.