Charlie Sheen : Ask Biography

Sheen on March 11, 2009

Personal information

Birth name

Carlos Irwin Estevez

Birth date

September 3, 1965(age 50)

Place of birth

New York City, U.S.

Occupation

Actor

Years active

1974 � present

Spouse

Donna Peele (1995 � 1996)
Denise Richards (2002 � 2006)
Brooke Mueller (2008 � 2011)

Parents

Martin Sheen (father)
Janet Templeton (mother)

Relatives

Emilio Estevez (brother)
Ramon Estevez (brother)
Renée Estevez (sister)

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Carlos Irwin Estevez (born September 3, 1965), better known by his stage name Charlie Sheen, is an American film and television actor. He is the youngest son of actor Martin Sheen.

His character roles in films have included Chris Taylor in the 1986 Vietnam War drama Platoon, Jake Kesey in the 1986 film The Wraith, and Bud Fox in the 1987 film Wall Street. His career has also included more comedic films such as Major League, the Hot Shots! films, and Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4. On television, Sheen is known for his roles on two sitcoms: as Charlie Crawford on Spin City and as Charlie Harper on Two and a Half Men. In 2010, Sheen was the highest paid actor on television, earning US$1.8 million per episode of Two and a Half Men.

Sheen's personal life has also made headlines, including reports about alcohol and drug abuse and marital problems as well as allegations of domestic violence. He was fired from his role on Two and a Half Men by CBS and Warner Bros. on March 7, 2011. Sheen subsequently announced a nationwide tour.