Sean Astin
American actor (born 1971)
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (born 1971)
Born
February 25, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, voice actor, film director
United StatesBorn in Santa Monica
1971
Born in Santa Monica (1971-02-25)
2003
AwardSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
2025
Positionpresident
Present
Age ~55
About
Sean Patrick Astin is an American actor and trade union leader who serves as the 4th national president of SAG-AFTRA. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), followed by significant roles as Billy Tepper in Toy Soldiers (1991), Dave Morgan in Encino Man (1992), Daniel Ruettiger in Rudy (1993), and Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003).
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Who is Sean Astin?+
Sean Patrick Astin is an American actor and trade union leader who serves as the 4th national president of SAG-AFTRA. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), followed by significant roles as Billy Tepper in Toy Soldiers (1991), Dave Morgan in
What does the name Sean mean?+
The name Sean means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is of English origin.
When was Sean Astin born?+
Sean Astin was born on February 25, 1971.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.
The name Sean is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sean — February 25, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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