SEAN ASTIN

Actor

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BORN February 25, 1971

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HEIGHT 5'8" (1.73 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1981 – Present

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Sean Patrick Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, and producer better known for his film roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In television, he appeared as Lynn McGill in the fifth season of 24. He also provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Sean
Born February 25, 1971
Height 5'8" (1.73 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education | occupation = Actor / University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor of Arts, BA), American University (Master of Public Administration, MPA)(Master of Public Policy, MPP)
Current Status Active (Recently in The Man in the White Van, Hard Miles)
Years Active 1981 – Present
Occupation Actor
Family Background Born to parents: Patty Duke (mother), John Astin (adoptive father)|.
Early Career Astin ran for president of SAG-AFTRA in 2025 and was elected for a two-year term. His term began in September 2025.
Partner Christine Harrell
Children 3
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