Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and was adopted in 1972 by her then-husband, actor John Astin. Astin ran for president of SAG-AFTRA in 2025 and was elected for a two-year term.

Astin was born Sean Patrick Duke on February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica, California. His mother was actress Patty Duke.

Nov 25, 2025 · Born Sean Patrick Duke on the 25th February 1971, in Santa Monica, California USA, he is best recognized from playing Samwise Gamgee in the epic-fantasy drama film trilogy “The Lord of …

1 day ago · Sean Astin has spent the past 44 years preparing for the two years that lie ahead of him. Following in the footsteps of his mother, Patty Duke, the “Lord of the Rings” star and longtime board ...

Sean 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 …

Dec 21, 2024 · Sean Astin has demonstrated his innate ability to share his heart with the world through such iconic roles as Mikey in “The Goonies,” Rudy in “Rudy,” and Samwise in the “Lord of the Rings” …

Astin married Christine Harrell on July 11, 1992. They have three daughters, Alexandra (born November 27, 1996), Elizabeth (born August 6, 2002) and Isabella (born July 22, 2005), all with the same …