Carlos Irwin Estévez
- Born:
- September 3, 1965, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to actor Martin Sheen (born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez) and artist Janet Templeton.
- Attended Santa Monica High School, where he excelled in baseball.
- Was expelled from high school shortly before graduation.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his acting career with small roles in films such as Grizzly II: Revenge (1983).
- Gained prominence in the 1980s with roles in films like Platoon (1986), Wall Street (1987), and Major League (1989).
- Achieved significant success in television with the sitcoms Spin City and Two and a Half Men.
- Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for Two and a Half Men in 2002.
- His later career was marked by public struggles with substance abuse and personal issues, which impacted his professional trajectory. The biography of actor charlie sheen biography wikipedia has documented some of those periods.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Platoon | Pvt. Chris Taylor |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Bud Fox |
| 1989 | Major League | Ricky Vaughn |
| 1994 | Major League II | Ricky Vaughn |
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | Himself (uncredited) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 | Spin City | Charlie Crawford |
| 2003-2011 | Two and a Half Men | Charlie Harper |
| 2012-2014 | Anger Management | Charlie Goodson |
Legacy and Impact
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