Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and was adopted in 1972 by her then-husband, actor John Astin. Astin ran for president of SAG-AFTRA in 2025 and was elected for a two-year term.

1 day ago · Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment. The 54-year-old actor from “The Lord of the Rings” films is the new president of the The actors union SAG …

Astin was born Sean Patrick Duke on February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica, California. His mother was actress Patty Duke.

Nov 25, 2025 · Born Sean Patrick Duke on the 25th February 1971, in Santa Monica, California USA, he is best recognized from playing Samwise Gamgee in the epic-fantasy drama film trilogy “The Lord of …

1 day ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Astin has taken on the presidency of the SAG-AFTRA at a particularly perilous time for the actors union, and for Hollywood. There's the threat of human actors …

1 day ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quotes from SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin in an interview with The Associated Press. Astin, the new head of the actors’ union, will be part of forthcoming …

4 days ago · SAG-AFTRA union leader Sean Astin shares his approach to conflict resolution, and why humility and ambition are essential for navigating the entertainment industry.

Dec 21, 2024 · Sean Astin has demonstrated his innate ability to share his heart with the world through such iconic roles as Mikey in “The Goonies,” Rudy in “Rudy,” and Samwise in the “Lord of the Rings” …

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 …

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