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Sean Astin

American actor (born 1971)

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  • Age
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    Born 1971
  • Known for
    The Lord of the Rings:…
    2003
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Updated 2026-06-20

Sean Patrick Astin is an American actor and trade union leader who serves as the 4th national president of SAG-AFTRA. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), followed by significant roles as Billy Tepper in Toy Soldiers (1991), Dave Morgan in Encino Man (1992), Daniel Ruettiger in Rudy (1993), and Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003).

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  • Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Momentum2.2
Historical29.8
Source confidence85.0
Completeness90.0
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