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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
100 Movies · 40 Series
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.
Movies
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Plays Doug Whitmore
50 First Dates
2004
Plays Mikey
The Goonies
1985
Plays Bill
Click
2006
Plays Josh at 17
The War of the Roses
1989
Plays Patella
Courage Under Fire
1996
Plays Cliff Cussick
Love Hurts
2025
Plays Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020
Plays Gary
Bulworth
1998
Plays Shazam (voice)
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015
Plays Big Girl
Stay Cool
2011
Plays Ted-O
The Do-Over
2016
Plays Raphael (Voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise Of The Turtles
2012
Plays Shazam (voice)
Justice League: War
2014
Plays Dave Morgan
Encino Man
1992
Plays Ron
Chili Finger
2026
Plays Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Rudy
1993
Plays Ralph
Deterrence
2000
Plays Kodi (voice)
Balto III: Wings of Change
2004
Plays Shazam (voice)
LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters
2020
Plays Mr. Matthews
Smile
2005
Plays Mike
Demoted
2011
Plays Bob Bernard
Swing State
2017
Plays Sean
Moms' Night Out
2014
Plays Jeremy
Gloria Bell
2019
Plays Billy Tepper
Toy Soldiers
1991
Plays Porter
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
2014
Plays Cal Calhoun
Out West
2013
Plays Richard "Rascal" Moore
Memphis Belle
1990
Plays Jeff
My Wife Is Retarded
2007
Plays Rick
Vindicta
2023
Plays Clarence / Trigger
Like Father Like Son
1987
Plays Stuart
Amazing Love
2012
Plays Sam
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
Plays Gabriel
The Shift
2023
Plays Fr. Williams
Little Lorraine
2026
Plays Richard Williams
The Man in the White Van
2024
Plays Aaron
Elvis Has Left the Building
2004
Plays Randall
Borderland
2007
Plays Gibbs
Matter of Time
2026
Plays Marvin
iMordecai
2023
Plays Kip Kipling
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
2006
Plays Dr. Farell
Do You Believe?
2015
Plays Hank
Woodlawn
2015
Plays Greg
Where the Day Takes You
1992
Plays Alex Wilson Dixon
The Dramatics: A Comedy
2015
Plays Tanner
Boys of Abu Ghraib
2014
Plays George
Charming the Hearts of Men
2021
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 Bob Newby
Stranger Things
2016
Plays Lynn McGill
24
2001
Plays Martin Jarrett
Into the West
2005
Plays Abraham Lincoln (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 Shazam / Billy (voice)
Justice League Action
2016
Plays Greg Pemberton
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Frack
The Witches of Oz
2011
Plays Twoflower
The Colour of Magic
2008
Plays Linus
Hercules
2005
Plays Sean Astin
Con Man
2015
Plays Master Sloth (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
2022
Plays Mitchel Morgan
Alphas
2011
Plays Tyler
The Conners
2018
Plays Pete Andrews
Supergirl
2015
Plays Sunny Gryce
Perry Mason
2020
Plays Sean Astin (voice)
Haha, You Clowns
2025
Director
Plays Taylor
Perversions of Science
1997
Plays Reginal (voice)
Minecraft: Story Mode
2018
Plays Sean Astin (voice)
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
Plays Paul Buchanan
Monk
2002
Latest Trailers
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Little Lorraine
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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 99 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.
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.