Biography

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.

Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Sam

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Sam

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sam

50 First Dates

Doug Whitmore

Click

Bill

The Goonies

Mikey

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice)

Courage Under Fire

Patella