Hause said what many say about Sheen: “I’ve always been a fan, and ‘The West Wing,’” which starred Sheen as President Jed Bartlett from 1999 to 2006, “is one of the greatest series in television history. It was a great, thought-provoking program that took you inside the bastions of Washington, D.C. to see how it operated.”
Hause said he is “anticipating a thought-provoking speech” from Sheen at the club event. “His father was Spanish, his mother Irish, I’m sure that caused some issues in Dayton, Ohio in those days, and Mr. Sheen believes the club was fundamental to his success in his profession and as a human being.”
As an actor, Sheen is known for moving flawlessly between artistic mediums, with an acting range described as breathtaking: he first made his name on Broadway in “The Subject Was Roses” in 1964, reprising his role of troubled Timmy Cleary (which had earned Sheen a Tony Award nomination) on screen in 1968. Now, Sheen is starring in the Mark Taper Forum revival (through March 21), this time playing Timmy’s father, John Cleary.
He has appeared in more than 65 feature films, including a star turn as Army Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark film, “Apocalypse Now,” his work in the acclaimed 1979 production bringing Sheen worldwide recognition. In addition to series television, Sheen has appeared in several acclaimed made-for-television movies and mini-series, the latter including his role as President John F. Kennedy in “Kennedy” (1983), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
Sheen was again the president in “The West Wing” which ranks as one of television’s most acclaimed - and most watched - drama series. From “Club Kid” to President of the United States wasn’t a stretch for Sheen, who to this day credits the caring Boys & Girls Club staff with providing mentorship and guidance when he needed it most.
Friday’s program will also include brief remarks by former Club Kid and staff member Jose Saucedo, as well as SCVB&G Club’s Youth of the Year Jose Ambriz. For more information on the February 26 “Breakfast of Champions” as well as seating opportunities, call Carole Power, director of Club Resource Development, at 525-7910.