Born February 25, 1971, in Santa Monica, Calif., Sean Astin knew from the start that he wanted to be an actor -- not surprising coming from the son of John Astin ("The Addams Family") and Patty Duke. Unlike many child stars, however, he also wanted to get an education -- which he did, graduating from UCLA with degrees in history and English.Astin was a familiar face to TV audiences by the time Steven Spielberg handpicked him to star in The Goonies (1985). Since then, Astin has moved to adult roles in films such as Encino Man (1992), Rudy (1993) and The Low Life (1995). In 1999, Astin gained 30 pounds to land the role of hobbit Sam Gamgee in Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Astin also writes, directs and produces films for his company, Lava Entertainment, and in 1995, his second short film, Kangaroo Court, received an Oscar nomination for Best Short Film.
AddThe Final SeasonThe tiny town of Norway, Iowa, loves baseball -- particularly the games played by the local high school team, the Tigers. So when authorities decide the town is too small for its own school, the residents are devastated. Sean Astin stars as the rookie coach who must lead the Tigers to victory for... Read More
Add AllInto the WestSteven Spielberg executive produced this TNT miniseries about American Westward expansion during the 19th century. Told from both the perspective of the white Wheeler family and the Native American Lakota tribe, the 12-hour epic follows the clans as they struggle to find their place in a country... Read More
AddSmileSheltered and privileged in sunny California, Katie's (Mika Boorem) perspective on life changes when she travels to China and meets Lin (Yi Ding), who hides her face because of a severe deformity. Brought together by a volunteer medical program, the young girls learn they share a birthday -- and a... Read More
AddEncino ManHigh school misfits Stoney (Pauly Shore) and Dave (Sean Astin) discover a long-frozen man from the past in their back yard. Thawed out, Link (Brendan Fraser), as the boys have named him, quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave, new clothes and... Read More
AddToy SoldiersAfter federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its wealthy students hostage. The villain and his group of deadly mercenaries, however, haven't taken into account one important thing: just how tough these prep school kids... Read More
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