Richard Grieco believes he is the PERFECT person to replace Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men" ... and TMZ has learned he's already approached studio execs in an effort to land the role. 
A rep for the former "21 Jump Street" actor tells us that Grieco's team is "actively pitching Richard to WB and Chuck Lorre to take over now that Charlie's gone."
We're told Grieco feels he's perfect for the role because he has a lot in common with Sheen's character ... including the fact they both let their siblings stay with them after a divorce.
Grieco's people also point out he doesn't have any substance abuse issues ... and insists he would be a reliable employee.
Stay tuned ...
Richard Grieco -- GUNNING for Charlie Sheen's Old Job
3/11/2011 7:25 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
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Johnny Carcinoma
Time has not been kind to his face.
Holly
Two gays & 1/2
21jumpstreetfan
Silly Grieco. i didn't know hairlines started that high up.
LMB
NO!!! Don't do it Warner Bros! This guy is sooo not cute or hot!
marty
I dunno, he seems pretty inebriated whenever I see him hanging out at Rocco's on Ventura.
Capt. Aclow
They made a monkey where an earring? That's cruelty to animals.
lint
Sorry. Ew. Just let the show die, don't set it on fire first.
Joao
That guy used to be hot, but now, not.
Big Jim Slade
His hairline has receded so much he has a fivehead.
anony
Right. Sheen has a better chance of getting the job back.
Sydney
Greico! NO Please!
Snerkles
"Sorry, (not) Charlie!"
Hep
Whoever they choose...don't do some stupid "Charlie's long-lost brother" nonsense. Do a soap opera voice-over "The role of Charlie Harper is now being played by......" and then let it go. For years, soap opera viewers have gotten used to (very quickly, in fact) changes in casting. I think it would work in this case.
r2s
john stamos is the best choice i've heard so far. he looks similar to charlie and has pretty much played the same type of role in full house. he could make it work i think.
Marcie
I think Jeremy Piven would be a good replacement!!!!!!!