Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Christine Harrell
Children
3 children
Parents
Patty Duke
Sibling
Mackenzie Astin
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Los Angeles Valley College, University of California, Los Angeles, American University, Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Latin (Patricius)
Popularity
Tier A -- 337,094 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 15
Notable
First credit at age 16 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 38 years (1987-2025)
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
76
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Filmography (49)
AWARDS (1)
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Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
2003
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Biography
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.
Connections (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sean Astin?
Sean Astin is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Sean Astin born?
Sean Astin was born in Santa Monica, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Sean Astin been in?
Sean Astin has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include Love Hurts (2025), Little Lorraine (2025), Cash Out (2024), Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024), Holiday Twist (2023).
What is Sean Astin known for?
Sean Astin is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Sean Astin?
You can find more about Sean Astin on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
