Joe Estevez was born in Dayton, Ohio to a Catholic, Galician (Spanish) father, Francisco Estévez (1898–1974), and an Irish mother, Mary Anne (née Phelan) (1903–1951). He is one of ten children—nine boys and one girl.
As a child, he lived in the South Park neighborhood of Dayton. He attended Chaminade-Julienne High School, a Catholic High School located in Dayton. Upon his graduation, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy.
He is the younger brother of actor Martin Sheen and the uncle of Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Renée Estevez, and Ramon Estevez.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 10th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special (2023) | Joe Estevez | - |
| 2 | Deck of Cards (2022) | The King of Hearts | - |
| 3 | Senior Moment (2021) | Danny | - |
| 4 | Magic Max (2021) | Lyle Hart | 6 |
| 5 | The 8th Annual Live 'On Cinema' Oscar Special (2021) | Joe Estevez | - |
| 6 | Mister America (2019) | Joe Estevez (archive footage) | 7 |
| 7 | High on the Hog (2019) | Agent Dick | - |
| 8 | Syndicate Smasher (2018) | Det James Beattie | - |
| 9 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015) | Captain Harmon | 2.7 |
| 10 | Rice Girl (2014) | Alan | - |
| 11 | DECKER: CLASSIFIED (2014) | President Jason Davidson | - |
| 12 | Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (2013) | Meeks | 2 |
| 13 | The Appearing (2013) | Mental Man | 3.8 |
| 14 | Little Creeps (2012) | Professor Vern Drake | - |
| 15 | Not Another B Movie (2011) | Joe | - |
| 16 | Flesh, TX (2009) | Henry | - |
| 17 | Flatland (2007) | Abbott Square (voice) | - |
| 18 | San Franpsycho (2006) | Detective Bill Culp | - |
| 19 | Inner Rage (2006) | Sheriff McCarthy | - |
| 20 | Resurrection Mary (2005) | Wilkes | - |
| 21 | Zombiegeddon (2003) | Brooks | - |
| 22 | Al Infierno con la Migra (2003) | Epstein | - |
| 23 | Jumping for Joy (2002) | Coach Layden | 4 |
| 24 | Autopsy: A Love Story (2002) | - | - |
| 25 | Double Deception (2000) | Burt Chapman | - |
| 26 | No Code of Conduct (1999) | Pappy | - |
| 27 | Lola's Game (1998) | Captain Riley | - |
| 28 | I Got the Hook-Up (1998) | Lamar Hunt | 5 |
| 29 | Guns of El Chupacabra 2: The Unseen (1998) | Rocket Ranger Dan Danger | - |
| 30 | Quiet Days in Hollywood (1997) | Pick-Up Guy | - |
| 31 | Lethal Seduction (1997) | Gus Gruman | - |
| 32 | Werewolf (1996) | Joel | 6.5 |
| 33 | Starstruck (1995) | Detective Miller | - |
| 34 | Children of Dracula (1994) | Narrator (voice) | - |
| 35 | Eddie Presley (1993) | Eddie's Father | - |
| 36 | Legend of The Roller Blade Seven (1993) | Saint O'ffender | - |
| 37 | Return of the Roller Blade Seven (1993) | Saint O'ffender | - |
| 38 | Squanderers (1993) | Lt. Ford | - |
| 39 | Beach Babes from Beyond (1993) | Uncle Bud | - |
| 40 | The Roller Blade Seven (1991) | Saint O'ffender | - |
| 41 | Lockdown (1991) | Dieter | - |
| 42 | Soultaker (1990) | The Man / Soultaker | 6 |
| 43 | The Zero Boys (1986) | Killer | 5 |
| 44 | Apocalypse Now (1979) | Captain Benjamin L. Willard (voice) (uncredited) | 8.3 |
| 45 | Lucky Lady (1975) | American Kid | - |
