Ever wonder what makes Charlie Sheen who he is? We know quite a great deal about the guy already, thanks to the tons of great movies Sheen has brought us in movie theaters and on TV. We also owe a lot of our knowledge on Sheen to the inquisitive minds of investigative journalists, showbiz sleuths and, of course, the paparazzi.

It’s got to be the shirts

If you’re into Charlie Sheen stuff, it’s worth examining how he carries himself with those swanky shirts he dons. You’ve got to love how Sheen created a truly unique fashion statement that only his sense of style could make possible. Laid-back, two-toned shirts are all the rage when it comes to Sheen fashion. Man enough to be Charlie Sheen? Go grab a few of his shirts and see how it feels to be in his shirts.

Effortless humor

Have you seen the way he plays clueless as signalled by the way he squints his eye in his movies? And what about the way he picked that poor chicken as he ran out of arrows for his bow in the hit comedy flick Hot Shots 2? From endless wise-cracking monologues to facial contortions, no one makes you fall right out of your chair as effortlessly as Charlie Sheen can.

A true actor by nature

Charlie Sheen is not all comedy. He captured the hearts of millions when he pulled off a critically acclaimed role in the movie Platoon as a newly recruited American soldier sent to Vietnam. His character was faced with various conflicts from all sides, from within and without. Who could also forget the greed that emanated in Sheen’s character in the movie Wall Street?

True, there is more to the person than his fashion statements and the roles he has played in movies and on TV. But one doesn’t need to dig deep into Charlie Sheen’s life just to try and mimic the guy. Just imitating the things he is widely known for on and off screen, including his excellent sartorial habits, will suffice.

The School Boy

Although he was a star on Santa Monica High School’s baseball team, the young Charlie wasn’t an especially distinguished student. However, it was during his school days that he developed an interest in filmmaking. He made amateur films starring his school friends, who by the way included Rob Lowe and Sean Penn.

Pursuing Acting

After leaving school, Charlie took a stab at an acting career just like his father Martin and brother Emilio. Charlie began his screen career in 1984 in the Cold War thriller Red Dawn. He got his big break in 1986 when he was cast as the soldier Chris in Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning movie , Platoon.

After establishing himself as a solid dramatic actor in another Stone movie, Wall Street, Charlie showed his flair for comedy in the 1989 hit Major League – where he also showed off his pitching arm, and in the military film satire Hot Shots.

Acting Awards

Charlie slowly rose to fame, displaying a knack for action, comedy, and dramatic roles. He was cast in the leading role of the popular situation comedy Spin City and in 2003, he signed for an ongoing role in the popular TV comedy Two and a Half Men. It was his role here that got him well-deserved nominations in the Emmy and Golden Globe awards as a comedy actor. Today, Charlie’s awards include:

2007-2009 Emmy: Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

2006 Emmy: Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

2006 Golden Globe: Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

2005 Golden Globe: Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

2002 Golden Globe: Winner, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Okay, we’ve covered Charlie Sheen quite a lot lately, and there are still more things to talk about regarding the guy. But, how much about Charlie Sheen do you really know?

Charlie Sheen was born Carlos Irwin Estévez on September 3, 1965 in New York City to showbiz celebrities Martin Sheen and Janet Templeton. How did he get his screen name? His dad, Martin, adopted the name Sheen in honor of the Catholic archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Carlos Irwin followed suit.

Charlie Sheen showed interest in showbiz at an age when most of us are still deeply into Barney. At the age of nine in 1974, Charlie embarked on an acting career in the television movie The Execution of Private Slovik, right alongside good old dad. In high school, his interest in acting continued on with his buddies Rob Lowe, Chad Lowe and Chris Penn. As he continued to pursue his acting career, his school had to expel him just a few weeks before graduation for ‘poor grades and bad attendance.’

Charlie and his parents are not the only ones in the family who have an inclination to entertain. Charlie’s siblings Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez and Renée Estevez all shared the same spotlight.

In the past, Charlie became involved in a string of controversial relationships that cost him his credibility. Among the unfortunate events then was when he accidentally shot his then-fiancé, Kelly Preston, in the arm, ending their relationship afterwards.

Here are some more interesting trivia on Charlie Sheen from IMDB.com:

• Was born a ‘blue baby.’ The doctor who saved him was named Irwin and his parents named him after the doctor.
• He fought constantly with older brother Emilio Estevez.
• He was a good student but then let his grades slip when he skipped school in high school to play baseball.
• He had dreams of pitching for a baseball team.
• Listed as one of twelve “Promising New Actors of 1986″ in John Willis’ Screen World, Vol. 38.
• Was considered for Tom Cruise’s role in Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
• His first film with George Clooney stayed unreleased because of FX problems.

Throw in the swanky shirts he wears as a Two and a Half Men co-lead, and you’ve definitely got to love Charlie Sheen for staying cool and popular after all these years.

As if all the good stuff is not enough for Charlie Sheen, he’s up for a cameo return for Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps. Yes, you’ve got that right. The unforgettable Bud Fox, played by Sheen in the original Wall Street some 22 years back, will be reprised in the sequel.

No swanky shirts and humor as dry as a neat martini from Sheen here – just a short and sweet cameo in a role that we remembered him for way back in the late ’80s, when the original Wall Street movie was all the rage. There is pretty much no other insider information for now – this is just about everything we know, and as director Oliver Stone has revealed in an interview.

Sheen made a name for himself in the first Wall Street as a budding stockbroker, eager to get to the top in the cutthroat game of stock trading. In a desperate attempt to snag Michael Douglas’ character Gordon Gekko as a client, Sheen went out of his way and did something that has been proven to land corporate giants in jail: Reveal insider information to Gekko to turn a major deal to his advantage.

Wall Street 2 will include a lineup of A-list stars, including Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, rising star Shia LeBeouf as greenhorn trader and lead character Jake Moore. LeBeouf’s character is also the fiancé of Gekko’s daughter, played by Carrey Mulligan. Susan Sarandon plays the mother to Shia’s character. Also in the film are Josh Brolin and Frank Langella. Shooting begins this week in New York, and the movie is scheduled to be released in April of next year.

What is yet to be confirmed, a number of fans of the original Wall Street are also eagerly hoping for a special cameo role by Martin Sheen as Bud’s dad.

Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps is an apt title for Sheen’s comeback, and for his continuing success on and off screen. If money does sleep for Sheen, that’ll be the day.

They say third time’s the charm and so far, with twin boys and a smooth entrance into the second year of their marriage, Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller seem to be proving the adage right. Their lives have been on an upward swing since they met in 2006, and already it appears that these two are already moving forward in life together.

The two lovers were first introduced to one another by real-life spouses Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane, both successful television actors just like Charlie Sheen. At the time, Sheen was in the middle of a tumultuous and highly public divorce.

Brooke Mueller, on the other hand, was an actress trying to make a name for herself. Using her screen name Brooke Allen she had only a handful of acting credits to her name. She has since left the entertainment scene and moved on to a career as a real estate investor.

Amid the wild and crazy goings-on in Sheen’s life, the two still managed to lead a fairly quiet dating relationship for the early months of 2007. By the time July of that year, Charlie sheen proposed to Brooke at a Costa Rican beach. As for the ring, it was a platinum, 11-carat yellow diamond ring designed by famed London jeweler Lord Alon Barak.

They would wed a year later in rites at Los Angeles, on May 30, 2008. Mueller was 30 years and Sheen 42. It was a simple ceremony with 60 guests, and Charlie’s third trip down the aisle since. The honeymoon was at Costa Rica, where Charlie proposed.

Much unlike his previous marriages, Charlie Sheen’s marriage with Mueller has been quite tranquil and warm. In an OK Magazine quote, he said that he said to friends “…this feels like my first real marriage… this one is the real deal.”

Charlie's Star

As if being the highest paid actor on primetime comedy television today wasn’t enough, accolades and honor continue to be heaped on Charlie Sheen’s name and body of work. Already, he is being recognized for his work on television as an outstanding comedic actor.

Sheen has recently received yet another nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for the 2009 Emmy Awards. This is the fourth such nomination of one of the highest distinctions bestowed upon all artists for television, as well as the teams that operate the behind-the-scenes affairs of the show. Bestowed upon by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award this year will be contested by Sheen and peers Alec Baldwin, Jermaine Clement, Jim Parsons, Tony Shaloub and Steve Carell, all comic maestros in their own right.

The year also has him nominated for yet another glorious distinction. This time it is for the People’s Choice Awards, and he’s competing for 2009’s Favorite Male TV Star. These awards differ as they are decided almost completely by votes from the viewing public, instead of a ruling board or body of judges.

Sheen has been nominated four times for both awards, in just as many years too. Despite his consistent track record and frequent nods, the Emmy Award and People’s Choice Award trophies at the end have continued to elude him thus far. Could things turn around in the near future? Time can reveal some surprises, after all.

While these anecdotes may lead you to think that Charlie Sheen is being overlooked by judges and voters, he’s also been on the other side of the tape and come away as a winner at times. Most significant of these moments was his walking away with the Golden Globe Award back in 2002. This was for the award of Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Not only did this add to his impressive resumé, but it also solidified him as a bankable, respected television star.