The Evolution of Charlie Sheen, From ‘Red Dawn’ to His Battles With Drugs and HIV (Photos)

1984 – “Red Dawn” 

Sheen’s first major role was in 1984’s “Red Dawn,” the country’s first movie with a PG-13 rating. Sheen stars in the movie about a Soviet invasion of the US alongside heavy-hitters like  Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson and Jennifer Grey.

1986 – “Platoon”

In 1986, Sheen starred in the year’s Best Picture winner at the Oscars, “Platoon.” The movie marked the start of his relationship with director Oliver Stone.

1987 – “Wall Street”

Sheen starred with his father, Martin Sheen, in Stone’s “Platoon” follow-up, “Wall Street.”