Charlie Sheen

Date of Birth: September 3, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Charlie Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. Born on September 3, 1965, in New York City, Charlie is the son of actor Martin Sheen and artist Janet Templeton. He has two brothers, Emilio and Ramon, and a sister, Renée, who are all actors. Charlie made his acting debut in a small role in his father’s film “The Execution of Private Slovik” (1974) but gained fame in the 1980s with standout performances in films like “Platoon” (1986) and “Wall Street” (1987). Sheen’s career extended into the 1990s with roles in comedies such as “Hot Shots!” (1991) and its sequel. However, it was his television work that brought him the most recognition. He starred in “Spin City” from 2000 to 2002, and then as Charlie Harper in the hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men” from 2003 to 2011. His portrayal of Charlie Harper earned him several Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. Sheen’s personal life has been marred by substance abuse, legal issues, and controversies, which led to his departure from “Two and a Half Men” in 2011. He later starred in the sitcom “Anger Management” from 2012 to 2014.

5 Interesting Facts about Charlie Sheen

1. Charlie Sheen was the highest-paid actor on television during his time on “Two and a Half Men,” earning approximately $1.8 million per episode.

2. He publicly announced that he was HIV positive in 2015, which brought significant media attention.

3. Sheen’s stage name, “Charlie,” is derived from his father’s stage name, Martin Sheen, while “Carlos” is his birth name.

4. He was expelled from Santa Monica High School a few weeks before graduation due to poor grades and attendance.

5. Sheen is a passionate baseball fan and has played in several celebrity baseball games.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charlie Sheen

1. “I’m not bi-polar, I’m bi-winning.”

2. “The only thing I’m addicted to right now is winning.”

3. “You can’t process me with a normal brain.”

4. “I have a different constitution. I have a different brain; I have a different heart; I got tiger blood, man.”

5. “I am on a drug. It’s called Charlie Sheen.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Charlie Sheen’s net worth was estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Charlie Sheen has five children: 1. Cassandra Jade Estevez, born in 1984, from his relationship with high school girlfriend Paula Profit. 2. Sam Sheen, born in 2004, and Lola Rose Sheen, born in 2005, from his marriage to Denise Richards. 3. Twin sons, Bob and Max Sheen, born in 2009, from his marriage to Brooke Mueller.