After changing his name to become a successful Hollywood actor like his hero James Dean, the star wished he could have kept his name.
The 81-year-old told Closer Weekly that he regretted that. I didn't change my name official. On my birth certificate, it is Ramon Estvez. My marriage license, passport, and driver's license contain it. You pay for it later if you don't have enough courage or insight to stand up for what you think. I'm only talking for myself.
The production of "Hamlet" was staged in New York City in 1968. He has appeared in hit films and TV shows such as "Apocalypse Now," "Badlands," "Wall Street" and "The West Wing".
His recovery and his life is a miracle.
He told the outlet that despite his father's opposition, he left almost immediately for New York.
He said that his father couldn't blame him. My parents were immigrants." Both my parents were from Ireland. Ramon Estvez is my actual name. My father knew how to use tools. We had a lot of difficult confrontations about it.
The father warmed up to the idea that his son was going to pursue a career in show business.
He was a big fan of TV westerns. We started talking about my trip to New York. I was told that I wanted to go into the theater. You can't do anything. You have no idea what you are doing. I askedPop if he saw anyone singing or dancing. He said that he didn't ride a horse. If I didn't pursue it, it would be a life and death struggle with me. He continued to bless me after I got ready to leave. I loved him very much.
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The four children who went on to pursue acting careers were all sons of Charlie. Charlie is named after Carlos Estévez.
He didn't know that they all wanted to make their mark in Hollywood.
He said that he wasn't aware that they were interested in being actors. I was doing a show and someone showed up. He got a part in the same show as I thought he was going to visit me. Keeping his name was the only thing I could do for him. His agent advised him to change his name but he wouldn't do it. I am thankful that he didn't.
He said he has a favorite role in his career and it pays homage to his roots.
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"'The Way' is the one that fills me with the deepest gratitude and satisfaction,'' said the actor about the film. The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela was dedicated to my father. My son was in it. It's the best thing I've done. The film inspired many people to go on the pilgrimage. It is a source of pride and satisfaction.