Charlie Sheen Biography

Fast Facts

• Donated one dollar from each ticket sold during his 'My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option Show' in 2011 to the Red Cross to assist with recovery efforts following the Japanese earthquake that occurred earlier in the year
• Known as a major supporter and fundraiser for several AIDS related charities and was subsequently awarded with an AFA Angel Award in 2009
• Interested in acting from a young age, he would often make Super 8 films with his brother Emilio and classmates Rob Lowe and Sean Penn
• Quote: "I don't think it's wise to dwell on regret․ There's regret, sure․ But whatever you've done good or bad, is a part of who you are now․ That's the thing that you can change and improve․"
• Quote: "There is a fine line between confidence and cockiness․ And when you lose sight of what side you're walking on, that's when you are in trouble․"
• Following in the footsteps of his father, he began acting after high school in 1984 with with a supporting role in "Red Dawn", but would land his first leading role in 1986's "Platoon"
• Made his first foray into the television world with sitcom a two season stint on "Spin City" and later a starring role in "Two and a Half Men"
• Accidentally shot then-fiancee Kelly Preston in January of 1990 who immediately called off the couple's engagement
• Started his own brand of electronic cigarettes in the early 2010's called 'NicoSheen'
• Starred as his high school's leading shortstop as well as a pitcher with a record of 40-15