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
Chili Finger (2026) - RonMatter of Time (2026) - GibbsA Social Contract (2026) - Bennett WildeLittle Lorraine (2026) - Fr. WilliamsHaha, You Clowns (2025) - Sean Astin (voice)Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020) - Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)Stranger Things (2016) - Bob NewbySupergirl (2015) - Pete AndrewsThe Strain (2014) - Jim KentJustice League: War (2014) - Shazam (voice)Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) - Sergeant KnoxTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) - Raphael (voice)The Big Bang Theory (2007) - Greg PembertonClick (2006) - BillMy Name Is Earl (2005) - Rick50 First Dates (2004) - Doug WhitmoreThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - SamNCIS (2003) - Tyler ElliottThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - SamMonk (2002) - Paul BuchananThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - Sam24 (2001) - Lynn McGillAngel (1999) - DirectorThe Goonies (1985) - Mikey