Charlie Sheen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlie Sheen
Sheen in 2009 at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Born	Carlos Irwin Estévez (1965-09-03) September 3, 1965 (age 59) New York City, New York, U.S.
Education	Santa Monica High School
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1973–present
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Donna Peele ​ ​ (m. 1995; div. 1996)​ Denise Richards ​ ​ (m. 2002; div. 2006)​ Brooke Mueller ​ ​ (m. 2008; div. 2011)​
Children	5
Parent(s)	Martin Sheen Janet Templeton
Relatives	Ramon Estevez (brother) Emilio Estevez (brother) Renée Estevez (sister) Joe Estevez (uncle)

Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), known as Charlie Sheen, is an American actor. He is famous for playing main characters in movies and TV shows. Charlie Sheen has won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 1994, he received a special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Charlie Sheen followed his father, Martin Sheen, into acting. He starred in many popular films. These include Red Dawn (1984), Platoon (1986), and Wall Street (1987). Other hits were Young Guns (1988) and The Three Musketeers (1993). In the 2000s, he became a big TV star. He won a Golden Globe Award for his role in Spin City. Later, he starred as Charlie Harper in the show Two and a Half Men. He also played Dr. Charles Goodson in Anger Management. In 2010, he was one of the highest-paid actors on TV.

Early Life and Family

Charlie Sheen was born Carlos Estévez on September 3, 1965. His birthplace was New York City. His father is the actor Martin Sheen. His mother is artist Janet Templeton. Charlie has two older brothers, Emilio and Ramon. He also has a younger sister, Renée. All of his siblings are actors too.

His parents moved to Malibu, California, when he was young. Charlie first appeared in a movie at age nine. It was his father's 1974 film, The Execution of Private Slovik. He went to Santa Monica High School. There, he was a talented baseball player.

At high school, Charlie loved acting. He made amateur films with his brother Emilio. His friends Rob Lowe and Sean Penn also joined in. He decided to become an actor. He then chose the stage name Charlie Sheen. His father had used the name Sheen. Charlie is an English version of his birth name, Carlos.

Acting Career Highlights

Sheen's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Early Films and Stardom

Charlie Sheen's film career started in 1983. He had a role in Red Dawn (1984). This was a Cold War drama. He also appeared in an episode of Amazing Stories. His first big role was in the Vietnam War movie Platoon (1986).

In 1987, he starred with his father in Wall Street. He played a young stockbroker named Bud Fox. Both Wall Street and Platoon were directed by Oliver Stone. In 1988, he played a baseball player in Eight Men Out. He also appeared with his brother Emilio in Young Guns. They worked together again in Men at Work.

In 1989, Charlie Sheen and his co-stars won an award. It was the Bronze Wrangler for their work on Young Guns. In 1990, he starred with his father again in Cadence. He also worked with Clint Eastwood in The Rookie. In 1994, Charlie Sheen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also wrote his first movie, Discovery Mars, in 1997.

Sheen also appeared in several comedy films. These include the Major League movies and the Hot Shots! spoofs. He also did voice work for animated movies. He voiced Charlie in All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (1996). In 1999, he played himself in the movie Being John Malkovich.

Popular TV Roles

Sheen in 2012

In 2000, Charlie Sheen started on TV. He joined the sitcom Spin City. He replaced Michael J. Fox for the last two seasons. For his work on Spin City, he won a Golden Globe Award. The show ended in 2002. He also appeared in the popular horror-spoof movies Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).

In 2003, Sheen was cast in the sitcom Two and a Half Men. He played the character Charlie Harper. This role was very popular. He received several Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominations for it. During his last season on the show, he earned a lot of money per episode.

In 2011, the TV network ended his contract. This happened after he made comments about the show's creator. He was replaced by Ashton Kutcher. Later, Charlie Sheen returned to TV. In 2012, he starred in Anger Management. This show ran for 100 episodes.

In 2011, Charlie Sheen was featured on Comedy Central Roast. This special TV show was watched by many people. It became the highest-rated roast on Comedy Central.

Recent Work

In 2012, Sheen starred in the comedy film A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. He also voiced Dex Dogtective in the animated movie Foodfight (2012). For the 2013 film Machete Kills, he played the President of the United States. For this movie, he used his birth name, Carlos Estévez. This was his own idea for the film's theme.

His next movie was 9/11 (2017). This film was based on a stage play about the 9/11 events. It also featured actors like Whoopi Goldberg. In 2018, Charlie Sheen traveled to Australia. He went for his "An Evening with Charlie Sheen" tour.

Other Activities

Sheen's "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option" tour on the marquee of Radio City Music Hall in New York City

In 2006, Charlie Sheen started a children's clothing line. It was called Sheen Kidz. In 2011, he set a Guinness World Record. He was the "Fastest Time to Reach 1 Million Followers" on Twitter. He also set a record for "Highest Paid TV Actor Per Episode".

In March 2011, Sheen announced a nationwide tour. It was called "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option". The tickets for the first show sold out very quickly. Many people attended the tour.

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Sheen signing a portrait in 2015

Charlie Sheen has been married three times. He has five children. He also has one grandchild. His oldest daughter is Cassandra Estevez. She is from a relationship with his high school girlfriend. Through Cassandra, he has a granddaughter named Luna.

On September 3, 1995, he married Donna Peele. They divorced in 1996. Sheen met actress Denise Richards in 2000. They married on June 15, 2002. They have two daughters together. Their divorce was finalized in 2006.

On May 30, 2008, he married his third wife, Brooke Mueller. Brooke gave birth to their twin sons in 2009. Sheen filed for divorce in 2010. It became final in 2011.

Homes

For many years, Charlie Sheen lived in Beverly Hills, California. He sold his property there in 2020. As of 2022, he lives in a rented house in Malibu, California. He has also owned homes in other parts of California and in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Community Involvement

Charity Work

Charlie Sheen has supported many charities. In 2004, he was a spokesperson for a breast cancer fundraiser. This event raised millions of dollars for research. He said a friend of his died from breast cancer. He wanted to help find a cure.

He has been a big supporter of Aid For AIDS since 2006. He received an AFA Angel Award in 2009. He has also volunteered as a judge for their annual fundraiser. This event raises money for AIDS assistance in Los Angeles. He has brought other celebrities, like his father, to support the event.

In 2008, Sheen co-hosted a charity event. It was for the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project. In 2011, he donated money from his tour. One dollar from each ticket went to the Red Cross for Japanese earthquake relief.

Sheen is a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. In 2012, he donated $50,000 to the team's community fund. This fund supports various charities.

Views and Beliefs

Political Views

In 2015, Charlie Sheen said he was a "constitutional Republican". He even talked about wanting to run for U.S. President in 2016. He has spoken about his political thoughts over the years.

September 11 Attacks

Charlie Sheen has spoken about the 9/11 truth movement. In 2009, he asked President Barack Obama to start a new investigation. He believes the official report on the attacks might not tell the full story.

Film and Television Appearances

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Charlie Sheen has received many awards and nominations. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Spin City in 2002. He was nominated for Golden Globes for Two and a Half Men in 2005 and 2006. He was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Two and a Half Men from 2006 to 2009. He also received nominations for three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 1994, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

See also

In Spanish: Charlie Sheen para niños

• List of awards and nominations received by Charlie Sheen