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Emilio Estevez is an American actor with a net worth of $18 million. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the Brat Pack, a group of prominent actors who frequently appeared together in movies. Estevez is the son of award-winning actor Martin Sheen, but chose to keep his birth name rather than taking on his father’s stage name.
Estevez appeared in popular films such as “The Outsiders”, “The Breakfast Club”, and “St. Elmo’s Fire”. However, his star began to fade in the 90s and he shifted between action films and family fare.
In the early 2000s, Estevez shifted his focus to directing and occasional writing. He has directed films such as “The War at Home”, “Rated X”, “Bobby”, and “The Way”. Estevez has also found success directing television episodes for shows such as “The Guardian”, “Cold Case”, and “CSI: NY”.
Besides directing, Estevez also runs his own vineyard, producing artisanal wine.
Early Life and Education
Emilio Estevez was born in The Bronx, New York City in 1962. His parents are artist Janet Sheen and actor Martin Sheen. He has three siblings: Ramon Estevez, Charlie Sheen, and Renée Estevez. Estevez attended public school in New York City but then switched to private school after his father’s acting career took off. The family moved to California in 1968, where Estevez attended Santa Monica High School in Malibu. He began acting in high school productions and decided to pursue a career in acting instead of going to college.
Emilio Estevez’s Career Highlights
Emilio Estevez made his stage debut in a production of “Mister Roberts” in Jupiter, Florida, alongside his father. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a leading member of the Brat Pack, starring in films like “The Outsiders”, “The Breakfast Club”, and “St. Elmo’s Fire”.
Estevez went on to star in successful films like “The Mighty Ducks” franchise and “Judgment Night”. He has also worked with his brother Charlie Sheen and his father Martin Sheen on various projects, including writing, directing, and starring alongside Charlie in the comedy “Men at Work” and directing and starring alongside Martin in “The War at Home”.
Estevez has also done voice acting work, voicing the role of Ferryman in the English dub of “Arthur and the Invisibles” and helping create the English dubbed version of “The 3 Wise Men”. He has also made small appearances on television, including a guest star role on his brother’s sitcom “Two and a Half Men”.
Emilio Estevez’s Successful Career as a Director
Aside from acting, Emilio Estevez has made a name for himself as a successful movie director. He made his directorial debut in 1986 with “Wisdom,” a film he wrote and starred in, making him the youngest person at the time to write, direct, and star in a major motion picture all at once. Estevez Sheen Productions, his production company affiliated with Warner Bros, produced “The Way” (2011) and “The Public” (2018). He also directed episodes for shows like “Cold Case,” “Close to Home,” “The Guardian,” “CSI: NY,” and “Numb3rs.”
Despite challenges with “Bobby” (2006), a film that took over six years to write and almost caused him bankruptcy due to low box office sales in the US, Estevez won a Hollywood Film Award for his work and received a standing ovation at the Venice Festival, which increased his fanbase in Europe.
Personal Life
Estevez dated model Carey Salley until 1986. They have two children: a son, Taylor Levi Estevez, and a daughter, Paloma Rae Estevez. In 2019, Taylor had his first child, making Estevez a grandfather for the first time.
From 1992 to 1994, Estevez was married to singer/choreographer Paula Abdul, but they divorced due to conflicting desires regarding having children. Estevez had two children from a previous relationship.
Estevez has also been involved with actress and fellow Brat Pack member Demi Moore, even becoming briefly engaged at one point. They have remained close and even appeared together in the film “Bobby” (2006).
Estevez is close friends with musician Jon Bon Jovi and has appeared in several of his music videos, including “Blaze of Glory” and “Say It Isn’t So.”
Emilio Estevez Sells Malibu Home for $6.35 Million
In the early 2000s, Emilio Estevez purchased a home in Malibu for $2.2 million. The home was later listed for $10 million before being sold to Tool drummer Danny Carey in December 2016 for $6.35 million.