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Apr 29, 2022 · When Sean was just 14, Duke confessed that Arnaz was, in fact, Sean’s biological father. After Sean learned of his paternal background, he began to develop a relationship with Arnaz.
Jan 24, 2024 · Who is Sean Astin’s father? Michael Tell Wiki Bio Michael Tell was born in the USA in the 1940s – he holds American nationality. He became popular after marrying American actress Patty Duke, and after a paternity test showed that he’s the father to Patty’s son Sean Astin.
3 days ago · 'The Lord of the Rings' star Sean Astin loves his big, blended family. Here’s everything to know about Sean Astin’s mother Patty Duke, his father John Astin and his biological father Michael Tell.
When Astin was 14, Duke told him that Arnaz was his biological father, and the two developed a relationship. However, in his mid-20s, Astin met a relative of Michael Tell who suggested they were related.
Oct 18, 2021 · The Lord Of The Rings star Sean Astin didn’t find out who his father was until he was 26 years old. Not that he lacked a fatherly influence. Astin was raised by mother Patty Duke with actor John Astin. For years, the young man believed Astin was his biological father. However, things were about to get complicated.
Sep 23, 2022 · Even though Sean Astin now knows who his biological father is, he still maintains close relationships with all three men he saw as his dad over the years. In a 2004 interview, Astin spoke about his connections with Tell, John Astin, and Arnaz.
Feb 26, 2024 · Sean Astin was born on February 25, 1971, little than a year after Patty Duke and Michael Tell’s marriage ended. For years, many of Duke’s fans believed that Michael was Sean’s father.
Apr 1, 2016 · With renewed interest in her career as well as her personal life, interest resurfaced in the unusual story about how her son, Sean Astin, learned the true identity of his biological father.
Sean was raised by his stepfather, actor John Astin, who married Patty Duke in 1972 and whose surname Sean took. Sean's mother was of Irish and more distant German ancestry, and Sean's biological father is of Austrian Jewish and Polish Jewish descent.
Feb 10, 2021 · Actor Sean Astin, of The Goonies and Lord of the Rings fame, uses his step-father John Astin’s surname, despite having a biological father.
