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: Directorial Debut

Emilio Estevez made his directorial debut with "Wisdom" in 1986.

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: 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.

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.

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: 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.