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Sean Astin
Known for
International breakthrough as Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), one of the most beloved characters in fantasy cinema history. Previous career as a child star with The Goonies (1985) and Rudy (1993). Starred in Encino Man (1992) and Netflix's Stranger Things (2017) as Bob Newby. American actor and director identified with fantasy and adventure cinema, his endearing portrayal of the loyal hobbit established him as one of the most beloved figures in contemporary genre cinema.
Sean Astin
102 Movies
40 Series
International breakthrough as Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), one of the most beloved characters in fantasy cinema history. Previous career as a child star with The Goonies (1985) and Rudy (1993). Starred in Encino Man (1992) and Netflix's Stranger Things (2017) as Bob Newby. American actor and director identified with fantasy and adventure cinema, his endearing portrayal of the loyal hobbit established him as one of the most beloved figures in contemporary genre cinema.
Movies
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Plays Mikey
The Goonies
1985
Plays Doug Whitmore
50 First Dates
2004
Plays Bill
Click
2006
Plays Cliff Cussick
Love Hurts
2025
Plays Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020
Plays Ted-O
The Do-Over
2016
Plays Josh at 17
The War of the Roses
1989
Plays Dave Morgan
Encino Man
1992
Plays Patella
Courage Under Fire
1996
Plays Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Rudy
1993
Plays Shazam (voice)
LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters
2020
Plays Shazam (voice)
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015
Plays Gary
Bulworth
1998
Plays Shazam (voice)
Justice League: War
2014
Plays Big Girl
Stay Cool
2011
Plays Ron
Chili Finger
2026
Plays Fox (voice)
Ploey: You Never Fly Alone
2018
Plays Billy Tepper
Toy Soldiers
1991
Plays Jeremy
Gloria Bell
2019
Plays Richard "Rascal" Moore
Memphis Belle
1990
Plays Gabriel
The Shift
2023
Plays Clarence / Trigger
Like Father Like Son
1987
Plays Sean
Moms' Night Out
2014
Plays William 'Willie' Walsh
The Invisible Raptor
2024
Plays Kodi (voice)
Balto III: Wings of Change
2004
Plays Hank
Woodlawn
2015
Plays Dr. Farell
Do You Believe?
2015
Plays Marcus Tate
Forever Strong
2008
Plays Porter
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
2014
Plays Gibbs
Matter of Time
2026
Plays Cal Calhoun
Out West
2013
Plays Alan
White Water Summer
1987
Plays Mr. Matthews
Smile
2005
Plays Rick
Vindicta
2023
Plays Richard Williams
The Man in the White Van
2024
Plays Bob Bernard
Swing State
2017
Plays Randall
Borderland
2007
Plays Greg
Where the Day Takes You
1992
Plays Ribbit
Ribbit
2014
Plays Jimmy Tisdale
Hero Mode
2021
Plays George
Charming the Hearts of Men
2021
Plays Horatio (voice)
The Hero of Color City
2014
Plays Speedy
Hard Miles
2024
Plays Ralph
Deterrence
2000
Plays Art
Dead Ant
2017
Producer
Plays Stuart Conway
Slipstream
2005
Plays Tanner
Boys of Abu Ghraib
2014
TV Shows
Plays Raphael (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2012
Plays Chester (voice)
Bunnicula
2016
Plays Narrator
Meerkat Manor
2005
Plays Narrator (voice)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants
2018
Plays Invisible Van (voice)
Mighty Monsterwheelies
2024
Plays Ed Thompson
No Good Nick
2019
Plays Mister Smith
Jeremiah
2002
Plays Jim Kent
The Strain
2014
Plays Lynn McGill
24
2001
Plays Bob Newby
Stranger Things
2016
Plays Martin Jarrett
Into the West
2005
Plays Narrator (voice)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space
2020
Plays Blaze (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Actor Sean Astin (voice)
New Looney Tunes
2015
Plays Greg Pemberton
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Mitchel Morgan
Alphas
2011
Plays Twoflower
The Colour of Magic
2008
Plays Frack
The Witches of Oz
2011
Plays Master Sloth (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
2022
Plays Linus
Hercules
2005
Plays Tyler
The Conners
2018
Plays Pete Andrews
Supergirl
2015
Plays Sunny Gryce
Perry Mason
2020
Plays Sean Astin
Con Man
2015
Plays Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
Justice League Action
2016
Director
Plays Taylor
Perversions of Science
1997
Plays Paul Buchanan
Monk
2002
Plays Lloyd Campbell
Las Vegas
2003
Plays Sean Astin (voice)
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
Plays Sergeant Knox
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Latest Trailers
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Matter of Time
Full Filmography
Chili Finger
Ron
2026
Film
A Social Contract
Bennett Wilde
2026
Film
Little Lorraine
Fr. Williams
2026
Film
Matter of Time
Gibbs
2026
Film
Haha, You Clowns
Sean Astin (voice) · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Pet Investigators
Jimmy the Butcher / Special Agent Brennan
2025
Film
Guns of Redemption
Parson Dyer
2025
Film
Love Hurts
Cliff Cussick
2025
Film
The Man in the White Van
Richard Williams
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sean Astin and where are they from?
Sean Astin is 55 years old, born on February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sean Astin?
Sean Astin is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
How many movies has Sean Astin been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Sean Astin has appeared in 101 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was Sean Astin's first movie?
The career of Sean Astin began with The Rules of Marriage (1982).
What is Sean Astin's most recent movie or series?
Sean Astin's most recent release is A Social Contract, which premiered on August 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Sean Astin appeared in?
On television, Sean Astin has appeared in Stranger Things, The Big Bang Theory, Supergirl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Does Sean Astin have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Sean Astin's upcoming work includes: Chili Finger (2026).
Sean Astin
1971-02-25 · Santa Monica, California, USA
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.