Sean Astin
Actor · Co-Producer · Director · Writer
Born Feb 25, 1971 · Santa Monica, California, USA
Active 1982–present · Awards: Saturn Award for Best Supporting 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 The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Filmography
Love Hurts (2025) — Cliff CussickHaha, You Clowns (2025) — Sean Astin (voice)Chili Finger (2026) — RonMatter of Time (2026) — GibbsScruggsThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — SamThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — SamStranger Things (2016) — Bob NewbyThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — SamThe Big Bang Theory (2007) — Greg PembertonBrooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) — Sergeant KnoxThe Goonies (1985) — Mikey50 First Dates (2004) — Doug WhitmoreSupergirl (2015) — Pete AndrewsJustice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020) — Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)NCIS (2003) — Tyler Elliott24 (2001) — Lynn McGillMonk (2002) — Paul BuchananThe Strain (2014) — Jim KentClick (2006) — BillTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) — Raphael (voice)Angel (1999) — DirectorMy Name Is Earl (2005) — RickJustice League: War (2014) — Shazam (voice)