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.