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Sean Astin is an American actor known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy, The Lord of the Rings, and Stranger Things. He is the son of actress Patty Duke and adopted by actor John Astin, and has a complex family history involving his biological father and stepfather.
Sean Patrick Astin (né Duke; February 25, 1971) is an American actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, producer, family man, author, marathon runner, political activist and philanthropist who is well known for his film debut portraying Mikey in Steven Spielberg's The Goonies (1985), for playing the title role in the critically acclaimed ...
Apr 29, 2022 · Sean Astin, the actor best known for The Lord of the Rings, was born in 1971 to Patty Duke and John Astin, but later discovered that Michael Tell was his biological father. Learn how he learned the truth, how he relates to his three fathers, and how he honors his spiritual connection with John Astin.
Sean Astin is an actor, director and producer best known for his roles as Samwise in "The Lord of the Rings,” Mikey in “The Goonies,” Bob Newby in "Stranger Things 2" and the title character of “Rudy.”
Sean Astin has demonstrated his innate ability to share his heart with the world through such iconic roles as Mikey Walsh in “The Goonies,” the title character of “Rudy,” and Samwise Gamgee in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, roles that epitomize hope, determination and loyalty.
Learn about Sean Astin, an American actor, director, and producer known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy, and Lord of the Rings. Explore his full filmography, awards, and upcoming projects on The Movie Database (TMDB).
Aug 31, 2021 · Listen to Sean Astin, the actor who played Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings, share his stories and memories with Billy and Dom, his co-stars in the epic fantasy film. In this first part of a two-part interview, he talks about their first days on set, their reactions to the film's success, and their adventures in helicopters.
