Celebrity overcomes alcohol issues
Charlie Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estevez in New York City on September 3, 1965, is a name synonymous with Hollywood. The son of actor Martin Sheen, who was born Ramon Antonio Gerardo Estevez, Charlie Sheen took on the stage name after his father adopted the name Martin Sheen, which he chose in honour of a Catholic bishop.
Sheen began acting as a teenager and found early success with the lead role in the multiple-awarded Vietnam drama "Platoon" by Oliver Stone. His performance was considered by many to be his strongest role. Before he could legally drink alcohol in the US, Sheen landed the lead role in "Platoon," marking the beginning of a successful career.
Following "Platoon," Sheen appeared in films like "The Rookie," "Young Guns," and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." He transitioned to television, becoming a major TV star with shows such as "Spin City" and "Two and a Half Men." Sheen became the world's highest-paid TV actor, earning up to $1.8 million per episode.
However, Sheen's life has not been without controversy. His political statements, such as claiming the 2001 collapse of the World Trade Center was a "controlled demolition," have caused controversy. Sheen revealed in 2015 that he had been HIV positive for some time, leading to a sharp increase in internet searches for information about HIV, condom use, and HIV tests.
Sheen lost the lead role in "Two and a Half Men" after a public feud with producer Chuck Lorre. He rebounded with the series "Anger Management." Sheen has been married multiple times, including to actress Denise Richards. He has children from previous relationships and twins Bob and Max with Brooke Mueller, but lost custody of them after their divorce.
Sheen's personal life has made headlines with various escapades, including a botched engagement to a porn star in Hawaii. Despite these challenges, Sheen has been sober since 2017 and has stopped taking drugs. Martin Sheen, his father, once commented that his recovery and life are a miracle.
A major TV documentary about Sheen's life, titled "aka Charlie Sheen," will air on Netflix in September. The documentary promises to delve into Sheen's life, career, and the controversies that have surrounded him. It's a chance for fans to gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the headlines.
