Sean Astin Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Height, Awards, Net Worth, Age, Instagram, Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings

Sean Astin is an American actor, director, producer, and author, renowned for his iconic roles in film and television.

Born on February 25, 1971, in Santa Monica, California, Astin began his acting career at a young age, following in the footsteps of his parents, actors John Astin and Patty Duke.

His breakout role came with the 1985 film The Goonies, where he portrayed Mikey Walsh. Astin‘s career has spanned over four decades, with notable performances in Rudy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, where he played Samwise Gamgee.

Profile

• Full name: Sean Patrick Astin
• Date of birth: February 25, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Santa Monica, California
• State of origin: California
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, director, producer, author
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
• Parents: John Astin (father), Patty Duke (mother)
• Siblings: Mackenzie Astin (brother)
• Spouse: Christine Harrell
• Children: Alexandra Louise Astin (born 1996), Elizabeth Louise Astin (born 2002)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Sean Astin is now 54 years old, born on February 25, 1971, in Santa Monica, California. He comes from a family of actors. His father, John Astin, and mother, Patty Duke, both being well-known actors.

Sean began his acting career early, starring alongside his mother in the 1981 TV movie Please Don’t Hit Me, Mom. He attended Crossroads High School for the Arts and later studied history and English at UCLA. Astin‘s early life was marked by his involvement in acting, with his feature film debut in The Goonies at the age of 13.

Personal Life

Sean Astin married Christine Harrell in 1992, and they have two daughters, Alexandra Louise Astin (born 1996) and Elizabeth Louise Astin (born 2002).

His family life is often highlighted by his close relationship with his children and wife. Sean‘s brother, Mackenzie Astin, is also an actor.

Career

Sean Astin‘s career began with his debut in The Goonies in 1985. He gained further recognition for his roles in Rudy (1993) and as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003).

Astin has also directed and co-produced several films, including the short film Kangaroo Court, which was nominated for an Academy Award. Recently, he appeared in Stranger Things as Bob Newby.

Sean Astin received several awards for his performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, including the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received nominations from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society, Seattle Film Critics, and Utah Film Critics Association.

Net Worth

Sean Astin‘s net worth is approximately $10 million, primarily earned through his extensive acting career and various film projects.

Social Media

• X: @SeanAstin
• Instagram: @seanastin

Filmography

• The Goonies (1985)
• Like Father, Like Son (1987)
• White Water Summer (1987)
• Memphis Belle (1990)
• Toy Soldiers (1991)
• Encino Man (1992)
• Rudy (1993)
• Harrison Bergeron (1995)
• The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003)
• 50 First Dates (2004)
• Click (2006)
• The Final Season (2007)
• Forever Strong (2008)
• The Strain (2014)
• Stranger Things (2017)
• No Good Nick (2019)

Books

• There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale (2004)