Sean Astin

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Recent Role:
Agent Oso on Special Agent Oso
Gender:
Male
Born:
2-25-1971
Birthplace:
Santa Monica, California (USA)
Birth Name:
Sean Patrick Astin
Sean Patrick Astin was born February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica, California to John Astin (famous for playing Gomez on "The Addams Family" (1964) among other things) and Patty Duke, both actors. He was their first child, but when Sean was two his brother Mackenzie was born (he also became an actor). They also have three older half brothers, David, Allen and Tom, who belong to their father. Sean was literally brought up on acting due to his famous parents. Although you may think that his first acting job was in The Goonies (1985), it wasn't. In 1981, at age 9, Sean starred with his mother in theMore after school special Please Don't Hit Me, Mom (1981) (TV). The Goonies (1985) followed and since then he has had a steady stream of good roles. Sean attended Crossroads High School for the Arts. He has also studied with the famous Stella Adler. Of course, we all know that starring in a teen comedy is almost inevitable for a young actor. Sean was no exception. In 1987 he co-starred with another teen heartthrob, Kirk Cameron in Like Father, Like Son (1985). A few very good movies followed, including Toy Soldiers (1991) and Where the Day Takes You (1992). More recently Sean has starred in Rudy (1993) and the Showtime movie Harrison Bergeron (1995) (TV). But his career in film has expanded much further than just acting. He directed and co-produced the short film Kangaroo Court (1994) which was nominated in the Best Short Film category at the 67th Annual Academy Awards in 1995. Interestingly enough, Sean's father was nominated for the same award in 1969. Sean is now married to Christine Astin, who co-produced Kangaroo Court (1994) with him. The couple live in Los Angeles. Even though he's a successful director, he's not about to give up acting.

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    10 Perfect
    He is one of the coolest actors. He is now shooting a movie in Cedar Rapids, IA. they need extras and he goes around and meets the people. hide show

    I think he is one of the coolest actors. He is currently shooting a movie in Cedar Rapids, and Norway, Iowa. The movie is about a Norway High School base ball team. They held auditions for players and I know some one who got on his team. That guy says that he tells dirty jokes when they are not shooting. They need people to fill the stands so then when they are not shooting he walks around to meet people. He sounds so cool I want to meet him so bad. Rachel Lee Cook and Tom Arnold are also in that movie.

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    10 Perfect
    A great actor that has played in a bunch of great roles. hide show

    Sean Astin, has been isn actor for a while, ranging back to his younger days, when he was in the Goonies. He has played in alot of movies including the Goonies, some of his other movies are: Rudy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and 50 first dates, he has been in other movies but this are the ones I remember him in the most.

    Sean has always played in movies that are inspired but some invent, or is full of action or comedy.

    In Rudy he played a boy whos dream was to go to Notre Dame, and play football for the school.

    In the Lord of the Rings he played Samwise "Sam" Gamgee. The best friend to Frodo Baggans, a true friend always sticking by Frodo's side no matter what.

    I can't remember his character much in 50 first dates, expect that he was obsessed with his body.

    Sean always gives his all when in movies, as shown in The Lord of the Rings Movies, he shows emotion and can also make you laugh.

    Overall: a truly talented actor.

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