'Red Dawn' to 'Hot Shots!': Charlie Sheen's best projects
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After breaking into the movie scene with Red Dawn, Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen appeared in back-to-back hits and some of the most iconic Hollywood films. From starring in Platoon, one of the greatest Vietnam War movies, to becoming one of the highest-paid actors on television while working in Two and a Half Men, he has had a fantastic journey. Look at his best titles.
#1
'Red Dawn' (1984)
In Red Dawn, Sheen plays Matt Eckert, a high school student turned guerrilla fighter after his small American town is invaded by Soviet and Cuban forces. His portrayal of Matt is a blend of youthful idealism and the harsh realities of war. As part of a group of resistance fighters, Sheen's character navigates the challenges of survival in a dystopian world.
#2
'Wall Street' (1987)
Sheen takes on the role of Bud Fox, a young and ambitious stockbroker entangled in the world of corporate greed in Oliver Stone's Wall Street. His performance captures the transformation of Bud from an eager, wide-eyed trader to a conflicted individual torn between moral values and the allure of financial success under the influence of Gordon Gekko, portrayed by Michael Douglas.
#3
'Hot Shots!' (1991)
In the 1991 comedy Hot Shots!, Sheen showcases his comedic talent as Lt. Topper Harley, a talented but troubled pilot. The film, directed by Jim Abrahams, is a parody of action movies, particularly Top Gun. Sheen's exaggerated performance and witty one-liners contribute to the film's humor, making it a hilarious satire that lampoons the conventions of the action genre.
#4
'Two and a Half Men' (2003-2015)
Sheen played the charismatic and hedonistic Charlie Harper in the beloved sitcom Two and a Half Men. Portraying a jingle writer with a penchant for women and alcohol, he brought humor and charisma to the character. The actor's on-screen chemistry with co-star Jon Cryer and dynamics with the young Angus T. Jones contributed to the show's success until Sheen's departure amid off-screen controversies.