Charlie Sheen
Birth Name:
Carlos Irwin Estevez
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer
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
Awards
- 1989Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
- 1999ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
- 2000Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2001ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
- 2002ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
- 2002Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2005Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2006Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2007Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2007Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Comedy:Nominated
- 2008ALMA Award - Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series:Winner
- 2008Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2008Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Comedy:Nominated
- 2009ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2009Future Classic AwardWinner
- 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Comedy:Nominated
- 2010Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2012ALMA Award - Favorite TV Actor - Leading Role:Nominated
- 2014Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo:Nominated