History of Emilio Estevez in Timeline
Emilio Estevez is a prominent figure in American cinema, recognized as both an actor and filmmaker. He gained widespread recognition in the 1980s as a member of the Brat Pack, a group of young actors who frequently appeared together in coming-of-age films. Some of Estevez's most notable acting roles include appearances in "The Breakfast Club," "St. Elmo's Fire," and "The Outsiders." His career also encompasses directing and screenwriting credits, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to the entertainment industry. Beyond his Brat Pack affiliation, Estevez has demonstrated versatility in his acting choices, exploring various genres from Westerns like "Young Guns" to family films such as "Stakeout." Estevez comes from a prominent Hollywood family; his father is actor Martin Sheen, and his brother is actor Charlie Sheen.
May 12, 1962: Emilio Estevez Born
Emilio Estevez was born on May 12, 1962.
1968: Family Moves West
Estevez's family moved west in 1968 after his father was cast in "Catch-22."
1980: High School Graduation and Career Choice
After graduating from Santa Monica High in 1980, Estevez chose to pursue acting instead of college.
1982: Film Debut and Early Work
In 1982, Emilio Estevez made his film debut in "Tex." He also worked with his father in the TV film "In the Custody of Strangers."
1982: Early Acting Credits and Screenwriting
In 1982, Estevez appeared in "Nightmares," "Tex," and adapted S.E. Hinton's "That Was Then, This Is Now" into a screenplay.
1983: The Outsiders Release
Emilio Estevez starred in "The Outsiders" in 1983.
1984: Relationship with Demi Moore
Emilio Estevez began an on-and-off relationship with actress Demi Moore in 1984.
1984: Repo Man Release
Estevez appeared in the cult classic "Repo Man" in 1984.
1985: Brat Pack Success
In 1985, Estevez starred in two iconic Brat Pack films: "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire."
1986: End of Relationship and Paternity Suit
In 1986, Emilio Estevez's intermittent relationship with Demi Moore ended, and Carey Salley filed a paternity suit against him.
1986: Wisdom Released
Estevez wrote, directed and starred in "Wisdom" in 1986, becoming the youngest person to do all three on a major motion picture.
1986: Directorial Debut
Emilio Estevez made his directorial debut with "Wisdom" in 1986.
June 1, 1987: Paternity Acknowledgment
On June 1, 1987, Emilio Estevez publicly acknowledged paternity of Carey Salley's two children.
1987: Stakeout Released
Estevez starred in "Stakeout" in 1987.
1988: Young Guns Released
Estevez starred in "Young Guns" in 1988.
1990: Men at Work Released
Estevez directed the comedy film "Men at Work" in 1990.
1990: Young Guns II Released
Estevez starred in "Young Guns II" in 1990.
April 29, 1992: Marriage to Paula Abdul
On April 29, 1992, Emilio Estevez married singer-choreographer Paula Abdul.
1992: The Mighty Ducks Franchise Begins
Estevez started his successful "Mighty Ducks" franchise journey with the first film in 1992.
1992: The Mighty Ducks and Other Roles
In 1992, Estevez starred in "The Mighty Ducks" and also appeared in "Judgment Night," "Loaded Weapon 1," and "Another Stakeout."
1993: Diverse Roles
1993 saw Estevez in diverse roles, including "Judgment Night", "Loaded Weapon 1", and "Another Stakeout."
May 1994: Divorce from Paula Abdul
Emilio Estevez and Paula Abdul filed for divorce in May 1994, reportedly due to differing views on having children.
1996: Mission: Impossible and The War at Home
Estevez appeared in "Mission: Impossible" and starred in and directed "The War at Home" in 1996.
1998: Dollar for the Dead Release
Estevez appeared in the TV movie, "Dollar for the Dead", in 1998.
1999: Late Last Night Release
Estevez appeared in the TV movie, "Late Last Night", in 1999.
2000: Rated X Released
Estevez directed the film "Rated X" in 2000.
2000: Rated X and Sand Released
Estevez starred in "Sand" and directed "Rated X" in 2000.
2000: Appearance in Bon Jovi's Music Video
In 2000, Emilio Estevez appeared in Bon Jovi's music video "Say It Isn't So," alongside other celebrities like Matt LeBlanc, Claudia Schiffer, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2003: Voice Acting Debut
Estevez debuted as a voice actor in "The 3 Wise Men" in 2003.
2006: Bobby Released
Estevez directed "Bobby" in 2006.
2006: Bobby's Release and Reception
Estevez directed "Bobby" in 2006, a film that gained international acclaim but nearly bankrupted him.
2008: Two and a Half Men Appearance
Estevez guest-starred on "Two and a Half Men" in 2008.
2010: The Way Released
Estevez directed "The Way" in 2010.
2010: Filming of The Way
Estevez filmed "The Way" in Spain in 2010.
2010: Absence from Hughes Tribute Explained
In 2010, Estevez explained his absence from the John Hughes tribute as due to his publicity shyness.
October 7, 2011: The Way's US Release
Estevez's film "The Way" was released in the US on October 7, 2011.
2017: High ROI Actor
In 2017, a study showed that Estevez's films generated a high return on investment.
2018: The Public Released
Estevez wrote, directed, and starred in "The Public," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018.
November 2021: Departure from The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Estevez departed from "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" in November 2021 due to contract disputes and creative differences.
2021: Return to The Mighty Ducks
Estevez reprised his role as Coach Gordon Bombay in "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" in 2021.