Uncle of Sam Sheen, Lola Sheen and Cassandra Sheen.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1985" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 37.

Because of writers block while writing the script for Bobby (2006), his brother, Charlie Sheen suggested he change his surroundings. Estevez drove about 150 miles north of Los Angeles and randomly chose a motel to spend the night. While talking about his project with the woman working the front desk, she revealed she was actually in the ballroom the night Robert Kennedy was shot.

Two children with ex-girlfriend Carey Salley (1983-1986): Taylor Levi (born June 1984) and Paloma (born 1986).

He and brother Charlie Sheen have both played the son of real father Martin Sheen; Emilio in The War at Home (1996), and Charlie in Wall Street (1987) and two episodes of "Spin City" (1996).

Almost went broke while writing the screenplay for Bobby (2006).

Engaged to journalist Sonja Magdevski [September 5, 2006].

Was one of the nine original members of the 1980s "brat pack", along with Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham, Anthony Michael Hall, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Andrew McCarthy.

Two children with ex-girlfriend Carey Salley (1983-1986): Son Taylor Estevez (born June 1984) and Daughter Paloma Estevez (born 1986).

Served as best man at the wedding of Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers.

Took a Robert McKee screen-writing course.

As teens, he and future stars Rob Lowe, Chad Lowe, Chris Penn, and Sean Penn were close friends. They used to act, write, produce, and direct movies on a home video camera.

Former brother-in-law of actress Denise Richards.

Graduated from Santa Monica High School.

Oldest son of actor Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen. Brother of actor Charlie Sheen, Ramon Estevez and Renée Estevez. Father of Taylor Estevez and Paloma Estevez. Uncle of Cassandra Sheen. Francisco Estevez and Mary Ann Estevez are his grandparents. Uncle is Joe Estevez and aunt is Carmen Estevez (teacher).

Was once engaged to Demi Moore.

As a film director, he frequently casts members of his family in various roles. Prominent among these are his brother, Charlie Sheen, and his father, Martin Sheen.

Spouse: Paula Abdul (29 April 1992 - May 1994) (divorced)