Martin Sheen As The President
Martin Sheen played Josiah Edward “Jed” Bartlet, the Democratic President of the United States. While his role was originally intended to be limited, Sheen’s acting abilities impressed both Sorkin and the audience, which led to him eventually becoming a much more central character in the series. Sheen later said he drew inspiration from Bill Clinton to play the role. “He’s bright, astute and filled with all the negative foibles that make him very human,” he told Radio Times. Sorkin said he created the character based on some of his father’s characteristics, including his love of education and sense of humor.
