Emilio Estevez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez in 2011
Born	(1962-05-12) May 12, 1962 (age 63) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor filmmaker
Years active	1973–present
Spouse(s)	Paula Abdul ​ ​ (m. 1992; div. 1994)​
Children	2
Parents	Martin Sheen (father) Janet Templeton (mother)
Relatives	Ramon Estevez (brother) Charlie Sheen (brother) Renée Estevez (sister) Joe Estevez (paternal uncle)
Family	Estevez

Emilio Estevez (born May 12, 1962) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is well-known for his roles in many popular movies.

Emilio is the son of famous actor Martin Sheen and the older brother of actor Charlie Sheen. He started his movie career in the drama film Tex (1982). He became famous as part of a group of young actors called the Brat Pack. He starred in popular coming-of-age films like The Outsiders (1983), The Breakfast Club (1985), and St. Elmo's Fire (1985). He also appeared in the science fiction comedy Repo Man (1984).

Later, Emilio Estevez starred in different types of movies. These included Judgment Night (1993) and Mission: Impossible (1996). He was also a main actor in three movie series: Stakeout (1987) and its sequel, Young Guns (1988) and its sequel, and The Mighty Ducks (1992–1996; 2021).

Emilio Estevez also directs films. He directed Wisdom (1986) and the comedy Men at Work (1990). Since the mid-1990s, he has often starred in the movies he directs. Some of these include The War at Home (1996), Rated X (2000), Bobby (2006), and The Way (2010). For his work on Bobby, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Emilio Estevez's Early Life

Emilio Estevez was born in Staten Island, New York. He is the oldest child of artist Janet Sheen and actor Martin Sheen. His siblings are Ramon Estevez, Charlie Sheen, and Renée Estevez. His grandparents on his father's side were immigrants from Ireland and Spain. His father is a Catholic, and his mother is a Southern Baptist.

Emilio first went to public school in New York City. Later, he moved to a private school when his father's acting career became more successful. His family moved to California in 1968. He grew up in Malibu, California, and went to Santa Monica High School.

When Emilio was 11, his father bought the family a movie camera. Emilio even appeared in a short film about anti-nuclear power that was made at his high school. At 14, he went with his father to the Philippines. His father was filming Apocalypse Now there. Emilio had a small role as an extra in the movie, but his scenes were later removed.

After returning to Los Angeles, Emilio wrote and starred in a high school play. It was about Vietnam veterans and was called Echoes of an Era. His parents watched the play, and his father was very impressed. After finishing high school in 1980, Emilio decided to become an actor instead of going to college. Unlike his brother Charlie, Emilio and his other siblings did not use their father's stage name. Emilio liked that his first and last names both started with 'E'. He also didn't want to be known only as "Martin Sheen's son." He is proud of his Spanish heritage.

Emilio's Acting Career

Emilio's first acting job was in a drama film. Soon after, he acted on stage with his father in a play called Mister Roberts. This was the only time his father helped him get a job. Later, they worked together in a TV film called In the Custody of Strangers (1982).

The Brat Pack Years

Emilio Estevez became very well-known in the 1980s as a member of the Brat Pack. This was a group of young actors who often appeared in movies together. Many people saw him as the leader of this group. Emilio and Rob Lowe became part of the Brat Pack when they were cast in The Outsiders. Emilio played Two-Bit Mathews in the movie. He decided that his character would be relaxed and like Mickey Mouse. So, he wore Mickey Mouse T-shirts in the film.

After The Outsiders, Emilio starred in Repo Man. Then he appeared in two very famous Brat Pack movies: The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire. After these successes, he starred in That Was Then, This Is Now (which he also helped write). He also appeared in the horror film Maximum Overdrive and the crime drama Wisdom. Emilio was supposed to be in the movie Platoon, but filming was delayed. The role eventually went to his younger brother, Charlie Sheen. Emilio then took on lead roles in the action-comedy Stakeout and the westerns Young Guns and Young Guns II.

From the 1990s to Today

In the early 1990s, Emilio directed, wrote, and starred with his brother Charlie in a comedy called Men at Work.

In 1992, he found lasting success by starring in The Mighty Ducks. He played Coach Gordon Bombay, a lawyer who used to be a great youth hockey player. He is forced to coach a youth hockey team as community service. This movie became one of Disney's most successful movie series. It led to two sequels. The next year, Emilio starred in three more films: the thriller Judgment Night, the comedy Loaded Weapon 1, and the action-comedy Another Stakeout.

Emilio Estevez at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival

Emilio Estevez has acted with his father many times. He starred in and directed The War at Home (1996). In this film, he played a Vietnam War veteran, and Martin Sheen played his father.

Emilio also had a small, uncredited role in the movie Mission: Impossible. From 1998 to 1999, he appeared in three TV movies. He also directed Rated X (2000), in which he starred. In 2000, Emilio starred in the thriller Sand.

In 2003, he did his first voice acting job. He helped create the English version of The 3 Wise Men with his father. Later, he voiced a character in the English version of Arthur and the Invisibles. In 2008, he was a guest star on his brother Charlie's TV show Two and a Half Men.

In 2017, a study found that Emilio Estevez's movies gave the highest return on investment (ROI) on average among Hollywood actors. This means his films often made a lot of money compared to their cost.

Emilio returned as Coach Gordon Bombay in the 2021 Disney+ TV series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. However, he did not return for the show's second season.

Emilio's Directing Career

Besides acting, Emilio Estevez has also directed many TV shows and movies. His first film as a director was Wisdom in 1986. This made him the youngest actor ever to write, direct, and star in a major movie all at once. He has directed episodes of TV series like Cold Case, CSI: NY, and Numb3rs.

He directed the 2006 film Bobby. It took him over six years to write the script. Making the film almost caused him financial trouble because it cost a lot to make. However, the movie became very popular outside the U.S., especially in Europe. He won a Hollywood Film Award for Bobby. The film also received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

In 2010, Emilio filmed a new project called The Way in Spain. He directed his father, Martin Sheen, in this movie. It is about a man who walks the Camino de Santiago after his son passes away. The film was released in the United States in 2011.

In 2018, Emilio Estevez released The Public. He wrote, directed, and starred in this film. It also featured actors like Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater. The movie first showed at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Music Videos Emilio Appeared In

Emilio Estevez appeared in the music video for John Parr's song "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)". This song was from the soundtrack of his movie St. Elmo's Fire.

Emilio is good friends with singer Jon Bon Jovi. He appeared in Bon Jovi's music video "Blaze of Glory", playing Billy the Kid. In return, Jon Bon Jovi had a small role in Young Guns II. "Blaze of Glory" was on the Young Guns II soundtrack and was nominated for an Academy Award. In 2000, Emilio also appeared in another Bon Jovi video, "Say It Isn't So".

Emilio's Personal Life

Emilio Estevez has a son and a daughter from a previous relationship. He was also engaged to actress Demi Moore from 1984 to 1986.

On April 29, 1992, Emilio married singer and choreographer Paula Abdul. They divorced in May 1994. Paula Abdul later said they divorced because she wanted children, but Emilio, who already had two children, did not want more.

Emilio has said that his faith is something he is always working on. He believes that "film is an illusion, fame is temporary, faith and family are what will last."

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Emilio Estevez has received several awards and nominations for his work in film.

• In 1989, he won a Bronze Wrangler award from the Western Heritage Awards for his role in Young Guns.
• In 2006, his film Bobby was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. He also won the Biografilm Award at the Venice Film Festival for Bobby.
• He was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor in 1986 for Maximum Overdrive.

See also

In Spanish: Emilio Estévez para niños

• List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards