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Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and adopted by actor John Astin. He has received various recognitions including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Young Artist Awards. Astin was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1994 for the short film Kangaroo Court.
Sean Astin is an American actor, director, producer, and author, best known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy, and The Lord of the Rings. He is also a marathon runner, a political activist, and a philanthropist who supports various causes and charities.
- January 1, 1
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Learn about Sean Astin's life and career as an actor, director, producer, runner, activist, writer, husband and father. From his roles in "The Goonies", "Rudy", "Lord of the Rings" and "Stranger Things", to his awards, activism and writing, Sean Astin has proven his versatility and heart.
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Learn about the life and career of Sean Astin, an American actor, voice actor, director, producer, author, and activist. He is best known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
- February 25, 1971
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.”
Dec 27, 2021 · Sean Astin, the actor who played Sam in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, shares his memories of working on the films, reading the books, and the impact of the trilogy's 20th anniversary. He also talks about his experience with the fans, the mistakes, and the gifts from the set.
Dec 29, 2021 · Sean Astin, who played Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, talks about his perspective on the character 20 years later, how he read the books with fans, and why he loves Sam as a literary character. He also shares his new book club on Fable, a platform for reading books with fans.