Sean Astin
Actor known for 'The Lord of the Rings'
Born
February 25th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, director, and producer, contributed significantly to film and television. Gained prominence with the role of Mikey Walsh in 'The Goonies'. Achieved further recognition for portraying Samwise Gamgee in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Also starred in the film 'Rudy', which depicted the life of a college football player with dreams of playing for Notre Dame. Engaged in various projects as a director and producer, showcasing versatility in the entertainment industry.
Portrayed Samwise Gamgee in 'The Lord of the Rings'
Starred as Mikey Walsh in 'The Goonies'
Featured as Rudy Ruettiger in 'Rudy'
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