Renée Pilar Estevez was born in New York City on April 2, 1967. She is the youngest child and only daughter of
Janet Sheen (née Templeton), an artist, and
Martin Sheen, an actor. Her three older brothers -
Emilio Estevez (b. 1962),
Ramon Estevez (b. 1963), and
Charlie Sheen (b. 1965) - also act.
Renée's first acting role came about in 1986, starring in an episode of
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984). Her best-known movie is probably the cult favorite
Heathers (1989), in which she played the geeky Betty Finn. Renée had an uncredited appearance in the director's cut of
Lethal Weapon (1987), as well as roles in two late '80s slasher films - final girl Molly in
Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988) and first victim Linda in
Intruder (1989).
Renée Estevez has guest-starred in multiple TV shows, including
Growing Pains (1985),
MacGyver (1985),
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972),
Red Shoe Diaries (1992),
JAG (1995), and
The Division (2001). She appeared in a regular guest-starring role on
The West Wing (1999) as Nancy, an assistant in the Oval Office of President Josiah Bartlet (who is played by her father Martin).
As of 2015, Renée's final on-screen appearance is
The Way (2010), which was directed and written by her brother Emilio, and co-starred Emilio and their father, Martin. She also wrote a few episodes of her brother Charlie's show
Anger Management (2012).
Renée has been married to Jason Thomas Federico, a chef and golfer, since October 11, 1997. She met him at the California Culinary Academy where she studied pastry and baking science.
Anger Management(2012)
The Kustomonsters Movie(2015)as Gale
The Way(2010)as Doreen
The West Wing(1999)as Nancy
Astrothrill(2005)as Sandy and Gale
Mercy of the Sea(2003)as Ana Lukovic
Aka Charlie Sheen(2025)
Anderson's Cross(2010)
Biography(1987)as Self
60 Minutes(1968)as Self - Daughter (segment: Martin Sheen)
Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor(1992)as Molly Nagle