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Sean Astin

Sean Astin

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.

Born

Feb 25, 1971

Santa Monica, California, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

153 acting

8 crew

Popularity

4.6

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Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

as Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

as Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

as Sam
The Goonies

The Goonies

1985

as Mikey
50 First Dates

50 First Dates

2004

as Doug Whitmore
Click

Click

2006

as Bill
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

2009

as Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

2020

as Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
Courage Under Fire

Courage Under Fire

1996

as Patella
Love Hurts

Love Hurts

2025

as Cliff Cussick
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 • as Sam
★ 8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 • as Sam
★ 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 • as Sam
★ 8.4
The Goonies
The Goonies
1985 • as Mikey
★ 7.5
50 First Dates
50 First Dates
2004 • as Doug Whitmore
★ 6.9
Click
Click
2006 • as Bill
★ 6.3
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009 • as Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice)
★ 5.7
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020 • as Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
★ 8.2
Courage Under Fire
Courage Under Fire
1996 • as Patella
★ 6.6
Love Hurts
Love Hurts
2025 • as Cliff Cussick
★ 5.6
The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
1989 • as Josh at 17
★ 6.9
Justice League: War
Justice League: War
2014 • as Shazam (voice)
★ 7.4
Rudy
Rudy
1993 • as Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
★ 7.3
Memphis Belle
Memphis Belle
1990 • as Richard "Rascal" Moore
★ 6.7
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015 • as Shazam (voice)
★ 7.0
The Do-Over
The Do-Over
2016 • as Ted-O
★ 5.7
Encino Man
Encino Man
1992 • as Dave Morgan
★ 5.8
Chili Finger
Chili Finger
2026 • as Ron
Moms' Night Out
Moms' Night Out
2014 • as Sean
★ 5.6
LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters
LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters
2020 • as Shazam (voice)
★ 7.1
Ploey: You Never Fly Alone
Ploey: You Never Fly Alone
2018 • as Fox (voice)
★ 6.1
Balto III: Wings of Change
Balto III: Wings of Change
2004 • as Kodi (voice)
★ 6.7
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers
1991 • as Billy Tepper
★ 6.5
Do You Believe?
Do You Believe?
2015 • as Dr. Farell
★ 6.6
Bulworth
Bulworth
1998 • as Gary
★ 6.3
Extraction
Extraction
2013 • as Kyle Black
★ 4.9
Like Father Like Son
Like Father Like Son
1987 • as Clarence / Trigger
★ 5.7
White Water Summer
White Water Summer
1987 • as Alan
★ 6.1
Stay Cool
Stay Cool
2011 • as Big Girl
★ 4.8
Matter of Time
Matter of Time
2026 • as Gibbs
★ 2.0
Forever Strong
Forever Strong
2008 • as Marcus Tate
★ 7.1
The Shift
The Shift
2023 • as Gabriel
★ 6.4
Collectormania 7
Collectormania 7
2005 • as Self
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
2010 • as Self
★ 6.8
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
2024 • as Self
★ 6.8
Gloria Bell
Gloria Bell
2019 • as Jeremy
★ 6.0
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003 • as Self
★ 6.4
The Man in the White Van
The Man in the White Van
2024 • as Richard Williams
★ 6.2
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
2014 • as Porter
★ 5.0
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
2004 • as Aaron
★ 5.3
Woodlawn
Woodlawn
2015 • as Hank
★ 6.8
Borderland
Borderland
2007 • as Randall
★ 5.5
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
2006 • as Kip Kipling
★ 5.9
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006
★ 8.8
Where the Day Takes You
Where the Day Takes You
1992 • as Greg
★ 6.1
Harrison Bergeron
Harrison Bergeron
1995 • as Harrison Bergeron
★ 6.8
The Hero of Color City
The Hero of Color City
2014 • as Horatio (voice)
★ 5.2
Vindicta
Vindicta
2023 • as Rick
★ 4.5
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006 • as Self
★ 8.8
Ribbit
Ribbit
2014 • as Ribbit
★ 4.5
Hard Miles
Hard Miles
2024 • as Speedy
★ 6.9
Charming the Hearts of Men
Charming the Hearts of Men
2021 • as George
★ 5.8
Boys of Abu Ghraib
Boys of Abu Ghraib
2014 • as Tanner
★ 5.5
A Social Contract
A Social Contract
2026 • as Bennett Wilde
★ 5.0
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
2006 • as Self
★ 8.8
Slipstream
Slipstream
2005 • as Stuart Conway
★ 5.2
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
2003 • as Self
★ 8.1
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past
2015 • as Raphael (voice)
★ 7.1
Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas
Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas
2020 • as Narrator (voice)
★ 6.4
Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring
2001 • as Self
★ 5.7
Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
2020 • as Narrator / Putter Mulligan (voice)
★ 8.0
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025 • as Self - 'Stranger Things' Bob Newby (archive footage)
★ 7.4
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'
2003 • as Self
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
2024 • as The Dog (voice)
★ 6.5
Demoted
Demoted
2011 • as Mike
★ 4.8
What Love Is
What Love Is
2007 • as Geroge
★ 5.3
Video Games: The Movie
Video Games: The Movie
2014 • as Self - Narrator
★ 6.1
The Sky is Falling
The Sky is Falling
2001 • as Mr. Schwartz
★ 8.3
Little Lorraine
Little Lorraine
2026 • as Fr. Williams
★ 6.0
And They're Off
And They're Off
2011 • as Dusty Sanders
★ 4.1
Dorothy and the Witches of Oz
Dorothy and the Witches of Oz
2012 • as Frack
★ 5.1
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
1997 • as Earl G. Harrison, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (voice)
★ 7.1
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
2005 • as Self
★ 6.4
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween
2019 • as Narrator / Mr Gigglenose (voice)
★ 6.6
Hero Mode
Hero Mode
2021 • as Jimmy Tisdale
★ 5.7
Teresa's Tattoo
Teresa's Tattoo
1994 • as Step-Brother (uncredited)
★ 4.9
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 • as Self
★ 6.6
Checkmate
Checkmate
2015 • as Dyson
★ 3.9
Amazing Love
Amazing Love
2012 • as Stuart
★ 6.6
Out West
Out West
2013 • as Cal Calhoun
★ 3.6
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl
1998 • as Mike
★ 8.0
Dead Ant
Dead Ant
2017 • as Art
★ 5.1
The Last Producer
The Last Producer
2000 • as Bo Pomerantz
★ 4.7
The Willies
The Willies
1990 • as Michael
★ 5.7
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
2002 • as Self
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder
2013 • as Raphael (voice)
★ 6.4
Holiday Twist
Holiday Twist
2023 • as Mr. Whitmer
★ 6.6
Unleashed
Unleashed
2017 • as Carl
★ 6.1
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005 • as Self
★ 5.3
Range 15
Range 15
2016 • as Pilot Grigsby
★ 4.7
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001 • as Self
★ 8.0
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast
2002 • as Self
The Final Season
The Final Season
2007 • as Kent Stock
★ 5.4
The Invisible Raptor
The Invisible Raptor
2024 • as William 'Willie' Walsh
★ 5.9
Pet Investigators
Pet Investigators
2025 • as Jimmy the Butcher / Special Agent Brennan
★ 5.8
Adverse
Adverse
2021 • as Frankie
★ 4.8
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
2002 • as Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004 • as Self
★ 6.5
Bad Kids of Crestview Academy
Bad Kids of Crestview Academy
2017 • as Headmaster Nash
★ 5.0
Swing State
Swing State
2017 • as Bob Bernard
★ 4.1
A Long Run
A Long Run
2014 • as Self
★ 7.0
Party Wagon
Party Wagon
2004 • as Randall P. McDuff / Josiah (voice)
★ 6.0
The Surface
The Surface
2014 • as Mitch
★ 5.0
Kimberly
Kimberly
1999 • as Bob
★ 4.5
Addicted to Fame
Addicted to Fame
2012 • as Matt Foster (archive footage)
★ 4.5
My Wife Is Retarded
My Wife Is Retarded
2007 • as Jeff
★ 5.8
Smile
Smile
2005 • as Mr. Matthews
★ 5.1
Staying Together
Staying Together
1989 • as Duncan McDermott
★ 5.2
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
2014 • as Kid Kinergy (voice)
★ 5.8
Safe Passage
Safe Passage
1994 • as Izzy
★ 5.9
Deterrence
Deterrence
2000 • as Ralph
★ 6.2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pulverizer Power
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pulverizer Power
2015 • as Raphael (voice)
★ 1.0
Love and Debate
Love and Debate
2006 • as Coach Amal
★ 3.8
Remember the Sultana
Remember the Sultana
2018 • as Narrator
★ 6.5
iMordecai
iMordecai
2023 • as Marvin
★ 2.5
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
• as Sam
Espionage Tonight
Espionage Tonight
2017 • as Sam Jacobson
★ 3.3
Dish Dogs
Dish Dogs
2000 • as Morgan
★ 4.0
Scruggs
Scruggs
Not a War Story
Not a War Story
2017
★ 4.6
Love's Christmas Journey
Love's Christmas Journey
2011 • as Mayor Wayne
★ 6.8
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
2002 • as Self
Adopting Terror
Adopting Terror
2012 • as Tim Broadbent
★ 5.1
The Dramatics: A Comedy
The Dramatics: A Comedy
2015 • as Alex Wilson Dixon
★ 4.6
Bigger Than the Sky
Bigger Than the Sky
2005 • as Ken Zorbell
★ 5.5
Santa Switch
Santa Switch
2013 • as Eddie
★ 5.2
movie
Will to Win
Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild!
Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild!
2015
★ 7.0
A Monsterous Holiday
A Monsterous Holiday
2013 • as Spencer
★ 3.0
WWII in HD: The Air War
WWII in HD: The Air War
2010 • as Steve Pisanos (voice)
★ 8.6
The Rules of Marriage
The Rules of Marriage
1982 • as Charlie Hagen
★ 3.0
eHero
eHero
2018 • as Richard Brixton
★ 4.5
The Making Of The Goonies
The Making Of The Goonies
1985 • as Self
★ 6.7
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2
2008 • as Twoflower
The B.R.A.T. Patrol
The B.R.A.T. Patrol
1986 • as Leonard Kinsey
★ 5.8
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super Shredder
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super Shredder
2017 • as Raphael (voice)
★ 2.0
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
2008 • as Twoflower
The Low Life
The Low Life
1995 • as Andrew
★ 5.4
Guns of Redemption
Guns of Redemption
2025 • as Parson Dyer
★ 5.0
J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth
2003 • as Self
★ 7.0
Icebreaker
Icebreaker
2000 • as Matt Foster
★ 3.5
movie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Renegade Rampage
2015 • as Raphael (voice)
★ 2.0
The Lears
The Lears
2017 • as Tom Cornwall
★ 5.3
Go West
Go West
2023 • as Narrator
★ 5.1
The Naughty List
The Naughty List
2013 • as Winter (voice)
★ 8.4
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010 • as Self
★ 8.0
Deep Blue Breath
Deep Blue Breath
2011 • as The Father
The Freemason
The Freemason
2013 • as Leon Weed
★ 5.6
movie
Part Two: The Warm Mission
2009 • as Sean
★ 3.0
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit
2002 • as Self
★ 7.0
Please Don't Hit Me, Mom
Please Don't Hit Me, Mom
1983 • as Brian Reynolds
★ 6.5
Snowflake Bentley
Snowflake Bentley
2003
Oh, the Guilt
Oh, the Guilt
• as Dormazestrin Spokesman