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Sheen was the 2004 spokesperson for the [[Lee National Denim Day]] breast cancer fundraiser that raised millions of dollars for research and education regarding the disease. Sheen stated that a friend of his died from [[breast cancer]] and he wanted to try to help find a cure for the disease. |
Sheen was the 2004 spokesperson for the [[Lee National Denim Day]] breast cancer fundraiser that raised millions of dollars for research and education regarding the disease. Sheen stated that a friend of his died from [[breast cancer]] and he wanted to try to help find a cure for the disease. |
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Sheen has been linked to the death of pornographic actress Chloe Jones, after she reported that he paid her for oral sex. Killing a porn star isn't very charitable! |
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Sheen also launched a clothing line for kids, called Sheen Kidz, in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sheenkidz.com/index2.shtml|title=Official Sheen Kidz website|work=Our Concept|accessdate=2008-07-21}}</ref> |
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=== September 11 attacks === |
=== September 11 attacks === |
Revision as of 01:23, 3 January 2010
Charlie Sheen | |
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Born | Carlos Irwin Estévez |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1972–present |
Spouse(s) | Donna Peele (1995–1996) Denise Richards (2002–2006) 2 children Brooke Mueller (2008–present) 2 children |
Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), better known as Charlie Sheen, is an American actor. His character roles in films have included Chris Taylor in the 1986 Vietnam War drama Platoon and Bud Fox in 1987 film Wall Street. His career also made room for more comedic roles, including Major League, the Hot Shots! films and Scary Movie 3 and 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.
Early life
Sheen was born Carlos Irwin Estévez in New York City, the youngest son and third of four children born to actor Martin Sheen and artist Janet Templeton. Martin adopted his stage name in honor of the Catholic archbishop and theologian, Fulton J. Sheen, with Charlie also taking this stage name.[1] His parents moved to Malibu, California after Martin Sheen's Broadway turn in The Subject Was Roses. Sheen has two brothers and one sister, all of whom are actors: Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez and Renée Estevez. Sheen attended Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California, where he was a star pitcher and shortstop for the baseball team.[1][2] He also showed an early interest in acting, making several Super-8 films with schoolmates Rob Lowe, Chad Lowe and early friend Chris Penn. Just a few weeks before graduation, Sheen was expelled from the school for poor grades and bad attendance.[3]
Career
Sheen started acting in 1974 at the age of nine, appearing in a small role alongside his father in the television movie The Execution of Private Slovik. Sheen's film career began in 1984 with a role in the Cold War teen drama Red Dawn with Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, and Jennifer Grey. Sheen and Grey reunited in a small scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). He also appeared in an episode of the anthology series Amazing Stories. In 1986 Sheen had his first major role, in the Vietnam War drama Platoon (1986). In 1987, he starred with his father in Wall Street. Both Wall Street and Platoon were directed by Oliver Stone; however, in 1988, Stone approached Sheen about starring in his new film Born on the Fourth of July (1989), only to later re-cast Tom Cruise in favor of Sheen. Sheen was never notified by Stone, and only found out when he heard the news from his brother Emilio. Sheen refused to work with Stone again.[4]
In 1987, Sheen was cast to portray Ron in the unreleased Grizzly II: The Predator, the sequel to the 1976 low budget horror movie Grizzly. In 1988, he appeared opposite his brother Emilio Estevez in Young Guns and again in 1990 in Men at Work. Also in 1990, he starred alongside his father Martin Sheen in Cadence as a rebellious inmate in a military stockade and Clint Eastwood in the buddy cop action film The Rookie.[1] In 1992 he starred in "Beyond the Law" with Linda Fiorentino and Michael Madsen. In 1997 Sheen wrote his first movie Discovery Mars, a direct-to-video documentary revolving around the question, "Is There Life on Mars?". The next year Sheen wrote, produced and starred in the action movie No Code of Conduct.[5]
Sheen appeared in several comedy roles, including the Major League films, Money Talks and the spoof Hot Shots! films. In 1999 Sheen appeared in a pilot for A&E Network, called Sugar Hill, which wasn't picked up. In 1999, Sheen played himself in Being John Malkovich. He also appeared in the spoof series Scary Movie 3 and follow up Scary Movie 4. In 2000, he was cast to replace Michael J. Fox on the sitcom Spin City;[6] the series ended in 2002. In 2003, Sheen was cast as Charlie Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, which followed the popular Monday night time slot of Everybody Loves Raymond. Sheen's role on Two and a Half Men was loosely based on Sheen's bad boy image.[7] Sheen appears as Dex Dogtective in the unreleased Lionsgate animated comedy Foodfight.[5]
Political views and activities
Charitable activities
Sheen was the 2004 spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day breast cancer fundraiser that raised millions of dollars for research and education regarding the disease. Sheen stated that a friend of his died from breast cancer and he wanted to try to help find a cure for the disease.
Sheen has been linked to the death of pornographic actress Chloe Jones, after she reported that he paid her for oral sex. Killing a porn star isn't very charitable!
September 11 attacks
On March 20, 2006, Sheen stated that he questions the US government's account of the September 11 attacks.[8] Sheen said during the interview that the collapse of the World Trade Center towers looked like a controlled demolition.[9] He urged critics not to attack him personally, but to challenge him on the facts.[10]
Charlie Sheen has since become a prominent advocate of the 9/11 Truth movement.[11] On September 8, 2009, Sheen appealed to US President Barack Obama to set up a new investigation into the attacks. Presenting his views as a transcript of a fictional encounter with Obama, he was characterized by the press as believing the 9/11 commission was a whitewash and that the administration of former US President George W. Bush may have been responsible for the attacks.[12][13][14]
Personal life
Sheen and his girlfriend Paula Profit had a daughter, Cassandra Jade Estevez (born December 12, 1984).[15] In 1990, Sheen accidentally shot his then-fiancee, Kelly Preston,[16] in the arm; a minor wound needing two stitches. The relationship ended shortly thereafter.[17] In 1995, Sheen married Donna Peele. The marriage lasted a little more than a year, from September 3, 1995 to November 19, 1996.[citation needed] Sheen's long-term relationship with former pornographic actress Ginger Lynn in the late 1990s garnered much media attention.[16] He was also involved for a time with former pornographic actress Heather Hunter.[16]
On May 20, 1998, Sheen tried injecting cocaine, accidentally giving himself an overdose. He was hospitalized, but discharged from the hospital soon afterward. His father Martin Sheen issued a public appeal for fans to pray for him and reported him for violation of parole. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and Charlie was sent to rehab.[18] [19]
On June 15, 2002, he married actress Denise Richards after meeting her while filming Good Advice in 2001. They have two daughters, Sam J. Sheen (born March 9, 2004)[20] and Lola Rose Sheen (born June 1, 2005).[21] In March 2005, while she was still pregnant with their daughter Lola, Richards filed for divorce from Sheen, accusing Sheen of abusing drugs and alcohol and threatening Richards with violence.[22] Sheen and Richards' divorce was official on November 30, 2006.[23] Sheen and Richards were engaged in an acrimonious custody dispute over their two daughters,[24] but have since made peace with each other, with Sheen stating in April 2009 that "we had to do what’s best for the girls".[25]
On May 30, 2008, Sheen married Brooke Mueller (also known as Brooke Allen), a real estate investor.[26] This was the third marriage for Sheen and the first for Mueller.[27] The couple's twins, Bob and Max, were born on March 14, 2009.[28]
Sheen was arrested on charges of domestic violence, including second-degree assault and menacing, against Brooke Mueller on December 25, 2009.[29][30] He was released from jail after posting an $8,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 8, 2010.[31][32]
Awards and honors
In 1989 Sheen, along with John Fusco, Christopher Cain, Lou Diamond Phillips, Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland, was honored with a Bronze Wrangler for their work on the film Young Guns. In 1994 Sheen was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.[33] For his work on the political sitcom Spin City, Sheen gained two ALMA Award nominations and won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy.[34] Sheen also won an ALMA Award, gained three Emmy Award nominations, and two Golden Globe award nominations[34] for his role in the sitcom Two and a Half Men.
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1972 | The Execution of Private Slovik | Kid at Wedding | NBC TV-movie; uncredited part. |
1979 | Apocalypse Now | Extra[35] | |
1984 | Red Dawn | Matt Eckert | |
Silence of the Heart | Ken Cruze | CBS TV-movie | |
1985 | The Fourth Wise Man | Captain (Herod's Soldiers) | TV-movie |
Out of the Darkness | Man Shaving | CBS TV-movie | |
The Boys Next Door | Bo Richards | ||
1986 | Lucas | Cappie | |
Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Garth Volbeck-Boy in Police Station | Cameo | |
The Wraith | Jake Kasey/The Wraith | ||
Platoon | Private Chris Taylor | ||
Wisdom | Hamburger Restaurant Manager | Cameo | |
1987 | Wall Street | Bud Fox | |
No Man's Land | Ted Varrick | ||
Three for the Road | Paul | ||
Grizzly II: The Predator Concert | Ron | Unreleased filmed in 1983 | |
1988 | Never on Tuesday | Thief | Uncredited Cameo |
Eight Men Out | Oscar 'Happy' Felsch | ||
Young Guns | Richard "Dick" Brewer | Bronze Wrangler Award | |
1989 | Tale of Two Sisters | Narrator | also writer (poems) |
Major League | Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn | ||
Catchfire | Bob | Cameo | |
1990 | Cadence | Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean | |
Courage Mountain | Peter | ||
Men at Work | Carl Taylor | ||
Navy SEALs | Lt. (j.g.) Dale Hawkins | ||
The Rookie | David Ackerman | ||
1991 | Hot Shots! | Lt. Sean Topper Harley | |
1992 | Beyond the Law | William Patrick Steaner/Daniel "Dan" Saxon/Sid | |
Oliver Stone: Inside Out | Himself | documentary | |
1993 | National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Gern, Parking Valet | Cameo |
Deadfall | Morgan "Fats" Gripp | Cameo | |
Hot Shots! Part Deux | Lt. Sean Topper Harley | ||
The Three Musketeers | Aramis | ||
1994 | Charlie Sheen's Stunt Spectacular | Himself | TV-movie |
Terminal Velocity | Richard 'Ditch' Brodie | ||
The Chase | Jackson Davis "Jack" Hammond | also executive producer | |
Major League II | Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn | ||
1996 | Loose Women | Barbie Loving Bartender | Cameo appearance |
Frame by Frame | |||
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 | Charles B. "Charlie" Barkin | (only voice) | |
The Arrival | Zane Zaminsky | ||
1997 | Money Talks | James Russell | |
Shadow Conspiracy | Bobby Bishop | ||
Bad Day on the Block | Lyle Wilder | also known as Under Pressure | |
1998 | Postmortem | James McGregor | |
A Letter from Death Row | Cop #1 | Cameo | |
No Code of Conduct | Jacob "Jake" Peterson | also executive producer and writer | |
Free Money | Bud Dyerson | ||
Junket Whore | Himself | documentary | |
1999 | Lisa Picard is Famous | Himself | |
Five Aces | Chris Martin | ||
Being John Malkovich | Himself | Cameo | |
2000 | Rated X | Artie Jay "Art" Mitchell | Showtime TV-movie |
2001 | Good Advice | Ryan Edward Turner | |
Last Party 2000 | Himself | Documentary, uncredited | |
2002 | The Making of Bret Michaels | Himself | Documentary |
Pauly Shore Is Dead | Himself | Cameo | |
2003 | Scary Movie 3 | Tom Logan | |
2004 | The Big Bounce | Bob Rogers Jr. | |
2005 | 3 & 3: The Guilty Hearts | Charlie Sheen | segment "Spelling Bee" |
2006 | Scary Movie 4 | Tom Logan | Cameo |
2010 | Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps | Bud Fox | Cameo |
unreleased | Foodfight! | Dex Dogtective | voice role |
Short films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1986 | A Life in the Day | ||
1989 | Comicits | Himself | also producer |
2003 | Deeper Than Deep | Charles "Chuck" E. Traynor | |
2004 | Spelling Bee | Himself | from 3 & 3 |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Amazing Stories: Book Three | Casey | Episode: "No Day at the Beach" |
1996 | Friends | Ryan | Episode: "The One with the Chicken Pox" |
1999 | Sugar Hill | Matt | unsold pilot |
2000 - 2002 | Spin City | Charlie Crawford | won, Golden Globe award nominated, two ALMA Awards |
2003 - present | Two and a Half Men | Charlie Harper | Gained various awards and nominations. Salary: $825,000 per episode.[36] |
2006 | Overhaulin' | Himself | Episode: "LeMama's Boy" |
2008 | The Big Bang Theory | Himself | Episode: "The Griffin Equivalency" |
2009 | The Tonight Show With Jay Leno | Himself | |
2009 | Lopez Tonight | Himself |
References
- ^ a b c Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio, 2007
- ^ Merron, Jeff (2004-02-19). "How Good Was Charlie Sheen?". Page 3. ESPN. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen". allmovie. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Charlie Sheen Biography". biggeststars.com. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- ^ a b "Charlie Sheen". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ Weinraub, Bernard (2001-05-07). "Charlie Sheen Delivers A New Spin To 'Spin City'". The New York Times. p. E1.
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia (2003-09-22). "Swinging Bachelor's Peril: Beware of Geek Bearing Kid". The New York Times. p. E6.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen on The Alex Jones Show". InfoWars. 2006-03-20. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ Brynaert, Ron (2006-03-23). "Controversial Charlie Sheen 9/11 interview begins to attract media attention". Raw Story. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ "Showbiz Tonight March 22 transcript". CNN. 2008-03-22. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ Keating, Joshua; Downie, James (2009-09-10). "The World's Most Persistent Conspiracy Theories". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (2009-09-10). "'Call me crazy, Mr President': Actor Charlie Sheen provokes outrage over claims of 9/11 'cover-up'". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
- ^ Banerjee, Subhajit (2009-09-12). "Charlie Sheen urges Barack Obama to reopen 9/11 investigation in video message". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Twenty Minutes With The President". Charlie Sheen. Prison Planet. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
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(help) - ^ "Charlie Sheen, New Wife Have Baby On the Way". Fox News. 2008-08-25. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
- ^ a b c Faber, Judy. "Charlie Sheen". CBS. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ "Kelly Preston". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
- ^ "How Charlie Sheen saw the light". Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen in hospital for drugs, alcohol". CNN. Retrieved 1998-07-16.
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(help) - ^ Stephen M. Silverman (2004-03-16). "Sheen, Richards Welcome a Baby Girl". People. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
- ^ Caryn Midler (2005-06-02). "Denise Welcomes Baby Lola!". People. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen Divorce Bombshell". The Smoking Gun. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards". China Daily. 2006-12-13. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
- ^ Friedman, Roger (2007-10-03). "Inside Charlie Sheen's and Denise Richard's Divorce". Fox News. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
- ^ "In Touch Exclusive: Charlie Sheen: "They've made me a better man"". In Touch Weekly. 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ Wihlborg, Ulrica (2008-05-30). "Charlie Sheen & Brooke Mueller Get Married". People. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ Finn, Natalie (2008-05-30). "Charlie's Got That Newlywed Sheen". E! Online. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen and His Wife Welcome Twins". E! Online. 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen Arrested for Domestic Violence". 2009-12-25. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
- ^ http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=448972>1=28101&
- ^ "Bond Posted". USA Today. 2009-12-25. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen 'threatened to kill wife'". BBC News. December 29, 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen Profile". E! Online. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
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(help) - ^ a b "Charlie Sheen". TheGoldenGlobes.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen's Milestones". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ Waldman, Allison (2008-09-12). "TV's highest paid stars, starting with Charlie Sheen". Retrieved 2008-10-04.
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External links
- Charlie Sheen Bio at CBS - Two and a Half Men
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