Charlie Sheen to use birth name in credits for new flick Machete Kills

Charlie Sheen is going to use his birth name, Carlos Estevez, in the credits for his new movie 'Machete Kills,' it has been revealed.

The 47-year-old actor has reportedly decided to ditch his stage name, which he began using when he was only four years old to avoid being confused with his uncle Carlos, to show his respect for director Robert Rodriguez, who was born in Texas but is very proud about his own Latin heritage.

A screen-grab from the credits of the upcoming action film, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, shows that he will use his birth name in the opening and closing credits, Contactmusic reported.

It will mark the first time in his professional career that he won't be billed as Charlie Sheen.

The 'Anger Management' star began using the name after his father changed his name from Ramon Antonio Gerardo Estevez to Martin Sheen when he moved to Hollywood.