Listen "The Tumultuous Career of Charlie Sheen"
Episode Synopsis
The provided text is a comprehensive Wikipedia entry chronicling the life, career, and controversies of American actor Charlie Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez. It traces his early breakthrough roles in films like Platoon and Wall Street before detailing his successful transition to television, where he won a Golden Globe for Spin City and became the highest-paid actor on TV for his role in Two and a Half Men. The biography extensively covers his turbulent personal life, including his numerous marriages, substance abuse problems, public mental health "meltdown," and the termination of his contract with Warner Bros. Crucially, the source outlines the significant public health impact—dubbed the "Charlie Sheen effect"—that followed his 2015 revelation that he was HIV-positive, which spurred major increases in HIV testing and awareness. The document concludes with his filmography, awards, and controversial political stances, such as his advocacy for the 9/11 truth movement.
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