About Sean
Sean Patrick Astin was born February 25, 1971, in Santa Monica, California. He has established a four-decade career as an actor, producer, and director in film, television, voice acting, and theater. His film roles include Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title role in Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. On television, he appeared in 24, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Big Bang Theory, Perry Mason, and as Bob Newby in Stranger Things. His voice acting includes Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the title role in Special Agent Oso.
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Known for
- Mikey Walsh in The Goonies
- Rudy (title role)
- Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy
- Bob Newby in Stranger Things
- Voice acting including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Special Agent Oso
- Broadway debut in Elf the Musical (2024)
- SAG-AFTRA President (elected 2025)
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