Made his first TV appearance at age 9 as an extra in the TV-movie The Execution of Private Slovik (1974); was an extra in 1979's Apocalypse Now (both films starred his father)
Admitted under oath during the trial of Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss that he had spent more than $50,000 for the services of 27 of her employees over a 15-month period
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994
Formed the production company Sheen-Michaels Entertainment with Bret Michaels (lead singer of Poison) in 1997
Published a book of poetry, Peace of My Mind, in 1988, and wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film No Code of Conduct
Awards
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2009Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2008Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2007Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2006Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:winner
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:nominated