History of Charlie Sheen in Timeline

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Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen (born Carlos Irwin Estévez) is an American actor prominent in film and television. Recognized as a leading man, Sheen's accolades include a Golden Globe Award and nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.

September 3, 1965: Charlie Sheen's Birth

On September 3, 1965, Carlos Irwin Estévez, known professionally as Charlie Sheen, was born. He is an American actor known for his leading roles in film and television.

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1974: First Movie Appearance

In 1974, Charlie Sheen made his first movie appearance at age nine in his father's film The Execution of Private Slovik.

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1976: Grizzly Movie

In 1976, the low-budget horror movie Grizzly was released.

1983: Cast in Grizzly II: The Predator

In 1983, Charlie Sheen was cast to portray Ron in Grizzly II: The Predator.

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1984: Role in Red Dawn

In 1984, Charlie Sheen had a role in the Cold War teen drama Red Dawn.

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1986: Roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Platoon

In 1986, Charlie Sheen appeared in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and had his first major role in Platoon.

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1986: Starred in Platoon

In 1986, Charlie Sheen starred in the film Platoon.

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1987: Starred in Wall Street

In 1987, Charlie Sheen starred in the film Wall Street.

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1988: Starred in Eight Men Out and Young Guns

In 1988, Charlie Sheen starred in Eight Men Out and Young Guns.

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1988: Stone Asked Sheen to Star in Film

In 1988, Oliver Stone asked Charlie Sheen to star in Born on the Fourth of July, but later cast Tom Cruise instead.

1989: Bronze Wrangler Award

In 1989, Charlie Sheen and others were honored with a Bronze Wrangler for their work on the film Young Guns.

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1989: Born on the Fourth of July Film

In 1989, the film Born on the Fourth of July was released.

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January 1990: Fiancée Injured

In January 1990, Charlie Sheen's fiancée, Kelly Preston, was hit by shrapnel after a gun went off in their house, leading to the end of their engagement.

1990: Starred in Men at Work

In 1990, Charlie Sheen appeared in Men at Work.

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1990: Starred in Cadence and The Rookie

In 1990, Charlie Sheen starred in Cadence and The Rookie.

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1992: Featured in Beyond the Law

In 1992, Charlie Sheen featured in Beyond the Law.

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1993: Starred in The Three Musketeers

In 1993, Charlie Sheen starred in the film The Three Musketeers.

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1994: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1994, Charlie Sheen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the entertainment industry.

September 3, 1995: Marriage to Donna Peele

On September 3, 1995, Charlie Sheen married his first wife, Donna Peele.

1996: Divorce from Donna Peele

In 1996, Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele divorced.

1996: Voice role in All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

In 1996, Charlie Sheen provided the voice for Charlie in All Dogs Go to Heaven 2.

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1996: Starred in The Arrival

In 1996, Charlie Sheen starred in the film The Arrival.

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1997: Wrote Discovery Mars

In 1997, Charlie Sheen wrote his first movie, Discovery Mars, a direct-to-video documentary.

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1999: Sitcom Pilot and Being John Malkovich

In 1999, Charlie Sheen appeared in a sitcom pilot called Sugar Hill and played himself in Being John Malkovich.

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2000: Debut on Spin City

In 2000, Charlie Sheen debuted on the small screen, replacing Michael J. Fox in Spin City.

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2002: Spin City Ended

In 2002, Charlie Sheen's show Spin City ended.

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2003: Appeared in Scary Movie 3

In 2003, Charlie Sheen appeared in Scary Movie 3.

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2003: Starred in Two and a Half Men

In 2003, Charlie Sheen began starring as Charlie Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.

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2003: Cast as Charlie Harper in Two and a Half Men

In 2003, Charlie Sheen was cast as Charlie Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.

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2006: Appeared in Scary Movie 4

In 2006, Charlie Sheen appeared in Scary Movie 4.

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2006: Launched Sheen Kidz Clothing Line

In 2006, Charlie Sheen launched a clothing line for children called Sheen Kidz.

2010: Highest-Paid TV Actor

In 2010, Charlie Sheen was the highest-paid actor on television, earning US$1.8 million per episode of Two and a Half Men.

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January 2011: Two and a Half Men Hiatus

In January 2011, production of Two and a Half Men went on hiatus while Charlie Sheen underwent a substance rehabilitation program.

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March 3, 2011: Signed with Ad.ly

On March 3, 2011, Charlie Sheen signed with Ad.ly marketing agency specializing in Twitter and promotions.

March 7, 2011: Contract Termination

On March 7, 2011, CBS and Warner Bros. Television terminated Charlie Sheen's contract.

March 10, 2011: Announced Nationwide Tour

On March 10, 2011, Charlie Sheen announced a nationwide tour, "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option".

March 2011: Termination from Two and a Half Men

In March 2011, Charlie Sheen was terminated from his Two and a Half Men contract by CBS and Warner Bros. due to substance-abuse problems and comments made towards the series' creator, Chuck Lorre.

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April 1, 2011: Detroit Free Press Article

On April 1, 2011, the Detroit Free Press featured an article that stated there were over 1000 tickets available from a third-party reseller for Charlie Sheen's tour.

August 13, 2011: Hosted at Gathering of the Juggalos

On August 13, 2011, Charlie Sheen hosted at the 12th annual Gathering of the Juggalos.

September 19, 2011: Comedy Central Roast

On September 19, 2011, Charlie Sheen was roasted on Comedy Central, which became the highest-rated roast on Comedy Central to date.

2011: Public Meltdown and Claims

In 2011, Charlie Sheen had a highly publicized meltdown, making claims in television interviews suggesting he was a "warlock" with "tiger blood" and "Adonis DNA", and also addressed accusations of antisemitism.

2011: Sheen discusses his background

In 2011, Charlie Sheen stated that his father was Catholic and his mother was Southern Baptist.

2012: Return to Television in Anger Management

In 2012, Charlie Sheen returned to television in Anger Management, a spin-off of the film of the same name.

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2012: Starred in Anger Management

In 2012, Charlie Sheen starred as Dr. Charles "Charlie" Goodson on the FX series Anger Management.

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2012: Cast in A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III and Foodfight

In 2012, Charlie Sheen was cast in A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III and voiced Dex Dogtective in Foodfight.

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2013: Appeared in Scary Movie 5

In 2013, Charlie Sheen appeared in Scary Movie 5.

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2013: Starred in Machete Kills as Carlos Estévez

In 2013, Charlie Sheen starred in Machete Kills and was credited under his birth name, Carlos Estévez.

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2013: Starred in Machete Kills

In 2013, Charlie Sheen starred in the film Machete Kills.

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2015: Public HIV Revelation

In 2015, Charlie Sheen publicly revealed that he was HIV positive, leading to the "Charlie Sheen effect" with an increase in HIV prevention and testing.

2017: Starred in 9/11

In 2017, Charlie Sheen starred in 9/11, an adaptation of the 9/11 stage play Elevator.

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October 2018: Australia Tour and Ultra Tune Advert

In October 2018, Charlie Sheen flew to Australia for his "An Evening with Charlie Sheen" tour and filmed an advert for Ultra Tune.

2020: Release of Grizzly II: The Predator

In 2020, Grizzly II: The Predator was released.

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2023: Recurring role on Bookie

In 2023, Charlie Sheen had a recurring role on Chuck Lorre's Max series Bookie.

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2024: Appeared on Bookie

In 2024, Charlie Sheen appeared in Bookie.

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