Actor
Sean Astin
- Born: 25 February 1971, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $20 million
Sean Astin is an American actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and 'The Goonies.' With a career spanning decades, he has built a reputation for his versatility and heartfelt performances. His distinctive voice and…
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About Sean Astin
Sean Astin is an American actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and 'The Goonies.' With a career spanning decades, he has built a reputation for his versatility and heartfelt performances. His distinctive voice and ability to portray earnest characters have endeared him to audiences worldwide.
- Born
- 25 February 1971, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Spouses
- Christine Astin (1992-present)
- Children
- 3 (Alexandra, Elizabeth, and Isabella)
- Parents
- Patricia Astin, John Astin
- Estimated net worth
- $20 million
Fun facts about Sean Astin
- Sean Astin was the voice of Raphael in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' animated series.
- He is the son of actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin, making him part of a notable Hollywood family.
Famous Sean Astin quotes
“There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for.”
“Goonies never say die!”
“I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you.”
Sean Astin filmography
Cast (215)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Social Contract Movie | Bennett Wilde | 6.2 |
| 2026 | Little Lorraine Movie | Fr. Williams | 6.6 |
| 2026 | Chili Finger Movie | Ron | |
| 2026 | Matter of Time Movie | Gibbs | 1.3 |
| 2025 | Haha, You Clowns TV | Sean Astin (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2025 | Pet Investigators Movie | Jimmy the Butcher / Special Agent Brennan | 5.8 |
| 2025 | Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow Movie | Self - 'Stranger Things' Bob Newby (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2025 | Guns of Redemption Movie | Parson Dyer | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Love Hurts Movie | Cliff Cussick | 5.7 |
| 2024 | The Man in the White Van Movie | Richard Williams | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Invisible Raptor Movie | William 'Willie' Walsh | 5.8 |
| 2024 | A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2024 | Mighty Monsterwheelies TV | Invisible Van (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Movie | The Dog (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Hard Miles Movie | Speedy | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Holiday Twist Movie | Mr. Whitmer | 6.6 |
| 2023 | The Shift Movie | Gabriel | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Vindicta Movie | Rick | 4.4 |
| 2023 | Go West Movie | Narrator | 5.1 |
| 2023 | iMordecai Movie | Marvin | 2.5 |
| 2022 | Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight TV | Master Sloth (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Charming the Hearts of Men Movie | George | 5.8 |
| 2021 | Hero Mode Movie | Jimmy Tisdale | 5.7 |
| 2021 | Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story TV | Narrator | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Adverse Movie | Frankie | 4.8 |
| 2020 | Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2020 | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2020 | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space TV | Mr. Gigglenose (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2020 | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space TV | Abraham Lincoln (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2020 | Perry Mason TV | Sunny Gryce | 7.2 |
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Movie | Billy Batson / Shazam (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2020 | LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters Movie | Shazam (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Reunited Apart TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama Movie | Narrator / Putter Mulligan (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2019 | The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween Movie | Narrator / Mr Gigglenose (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? TV | Sean Astin (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2019 | No Good Nick TV | Ed Thompson | 6.7 |
| 2019 | Gloria Bell Movie | Jeremy | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Minecraft: Story Mode TV | Reginal (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2018 | The Conners TV | Tyler | 7.0 |
| 2018 | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2018 | eHero Movie | Richard Brixton | 4.5 |
| 2018 | Remember the Sultana Movie | Narrator | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Beyond Stranger Things TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Espionage Tonight Movie | Sam Jacobson | 3.2 |
| 2017 | Dead Ant Movie | Art | 5.1 |
| 2017 | Unleashed Movie | Carl | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Not a War Story Movie | Unknown character | 4.6 |
| 2017 | The Lears Movie | Tom Cornwall | 5.3 |
| 2017 | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super Shredder Movie | Raphael (voice) | 2.0 |
| 2017 | Swing State Movie | Bob Bernard | 4.1 |
| 2017 | Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Movie | Headmaster Nash | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Justice League Action TV | Shazam / Billy (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Justice League Action TV | Billy Batson / Shazam (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed TV | Self | 2.0 |
| 2016 | Stranger Things TV | Bob Newby (archive footage) (uncredited) | 8.5 |
| 2016 | Stranger Things TV | Bob Newby | 8.5 |
| 2016 | Range 15 Movie | Pilot Grigsby | 4.7 |
| 2016 | The Do-Over Movie | Ted-O | 5.7 |
| 2016 | Bunnicula TV | Chester (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2015 | Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past Movie | Raphael (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Supergirl TV | Pete Andrews | 7.3 |
| 2015 | Woodlawn Movie | Hank | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Con Man TV | Sean Astin | 6.5 |
| 2015 | New Looney Tunes TV | Actor Sean Astin (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild! Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Checkmate Movie | Dyson | 3.9 |
| 2015 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pulverizer Power Movie | Raphael (voice) | 1.0 |
| 2015 | Do You Believe? Movie | Dr. Farell | 6.8 |
| 2015 | The Dramatics: A Comedy Movie | Alex Wilson Dixon | 4.6 |
| 2015 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Renegade Rampage Movie | Raphael (voice) | 2.0 |
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis Movie | Shazam (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2014 | The Librarians TV | The Amazing Mysterium / Kirby | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero TV | Blaze (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Surface Movie | Mitch | 5.0 |
| 2014 | The Hero of Color City Movie | Horatio (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2014 | Ribbit Movie | Ribbit | 4.5 |
| 2014 | Video Games: The Movie Movie | Self - Narrator | 6.2 |
| 2014 | The Strain TV | Jim Kent | 7.5 |
| 2014 | A Long Run Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2014 | Moms' Night Out Movie | Sean | 5.6 |
| 2014 | Boys of Abu Ghraib Movie | Tanner | 5.4 |
| 2014 | Cabin Fever: Patient Zero Movie | Porter | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Stan Lee's Mighty 7 Movie | Kid Kinergy (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Justice League: War Movie | Shazam (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2013 | The Naughty List Movie | Winter (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2013 | Santa Switch Movie | Eddie | 5.2 |
| 2013 | The Freemason Movie | Leon Weed | 5.6 |
| 2013 | A Monsterous Holiday Movie | Spencer | 3.0 |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Sergeant Knox | 8.2 |
| 2013 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder Movie | Raphael (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Extraction Movie | Kyle Black | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Out West Movie | Cal Calhoun | 3.6 |
| 2013 | Sofia the First TV | Bengee (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Addicted to Fame Movie | Matt Foster (archive footage) | 4.5 |
| 2012 | Amazing Love Movie | Stuart | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV | Raphael (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2012 | Adopting Terror Movie | Tim Broadbent | 5.1 |
| 2012 | Dorothy and the Witches of Oz Movie | Frack | 5.1 |
| 2011 | Love's Christmas Journey Movie | Mayor Wayne | 6.7 |
| 2011 | And They're Off Movie | Dusty Sanders | 4.1 |
| 2011 | Stay Cool Movie | Big Girl | 4.8 |
| 2011 | Alphas TV | Mitchel Morgan | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | Steven Piper | 7.3 |
| 2011 | The Witches of Oz TV | Frack | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Deep Blue Breath Movie | The Father | |
| 2011 | Demoted Movie | Mike | 4.8 |
| 2010 | WWII in HD: The Air War Movie | Steve Pisanos (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2010 | With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Movie | Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Part Two: The Warm Mission Movie | Sean | 3.0 |
| 2009 | Special Agent Oso TV | Special Agent OSO | 7.4 |
| 2008 | Forever Strong Movie | Marcus Tate | 7.1 |
| 2008 | The Colour of Magic TV | Twoflower | 6.8 |
| 2008 | The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 Movie | Twoflower | 6.5 |
| 2008 | The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2 Movie | Twoflower | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Borderland Movie | Randall | 5.6 |
| 2007 | The Final Season Movie | Kent Stock | 5.4 |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory TV | Greg Pemberton | 7.9 |
| 2007 | What Love Is Movie | Geroge | 5.3 |
| 2007 | My Wife Is Retarded Movie | Jeff | 5.8 |
| 2006 | The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' Movie | Unknown character | 8.8 |
| 2006 | The Making of 'The Return of the King' Movie | Self | 8.8 |
| 2006 | The Making of 'The Two Towers' Movie | Self | 8.8 |
| 2006 | Click Movie | Bill | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Love and Debate Movie | Coach Amal | 3.8 |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Movie | Kip Kipling | 5.9 |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show TV | Self | 4.8 |
| 2005 | The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2005 | My Name Is Earl TV | Rick | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Meerkat Manor TV | Narrator | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Into the West TV | Martin Jarrett | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Collectormania 7 Movie | Self | |
| 2005 | Hercules TV | Linus | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Smile Movie | Mr. Matthews | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Steve Jobs / Gallagher (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Bigger Than the Sky Movie | Ken Zorbell | 5.5 |
| 2005 | Slipstream Movie | Stuart Conway | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Ringers: Lord of the Fans Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self - Guest | 6.9 |
| 2004 | A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Elvis Has Left the Building Movie | Aaron | 5.3 |
| 2004 | Balto III: Wings of Change Movie | Kodi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Party Wagon Movie | Randall P. McDuff / Josiah (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2004 | 50 First Dates Movie | Doug Whitmore | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Best Week Ever TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 2003 | The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Movie | Sam | 8.5 |
| 2003 | Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King Movie | Self | 8.1 |
| 2003 | The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2003 | NCIS TV | Tyler Elliott | 7.6 |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Lloyd Campbell | 7.0 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | The Making of 'The Long and Short of It' Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Snowflake Bentley Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Movie | Sam | 8.4 |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: A Day in the Life of a Hobbit Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | Monk TV | Paul Buchanan | 7.9 |
| 2002 | Jeremiah TV | Mister Smith | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie | Sam | 8.4 |
| 2001 | Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Quest for the Ring Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2001 | 24 TV | Lynn McGill | 7.8 |
| 2001 | The Sky is Falling Movie | Mr. Schwartz | 8.3 |
| 2000 | Dish Dogs Movie | Morgan | 4.0 |
| 2000 | The Last Producer Movie | Bo Pomerantz | 4.7 |
| 2000 | Icebreaker Movie | Matt Foster | 3.5 |
| 2000 | Deterrence Movie | Ralph | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Kimberly Movie | Bob | 4.5 |
| 1998 | Boy Meets Girl Movie | Mike | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Bulworth Movie | Gary | 6.3 |
| 1997 | The Long Way Home Movie | Earl G. Harrison, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (voice) | 7.1 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science TV | Taylor | 6.3 |
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire Movie | Patella | 6.6 |
| 1995 | The Low Life Movie | Andrew | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Harrison Bergeron Movie | Harrison Bergeron | 6.8 |
| 1995 | The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Safe Passage Movie | Izzy | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Teresa's Tattoo Movie | Step-Brother (uncredited) | 4.9 |
| 1993 | Rudy Movie | Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Where the Day Takes You Movie | Greg | 6.1 |
| 1992 | MTV Movie & TV Awards TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Encino Man Movie | Dave Morgan | 5.9 |
| 1991 | Toy Soldiers Movie | Billy Tepper | 6.5 |
| 1990 | The Willies Movie | Michael | 5.6 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Wayne Hensley | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Memphis Belle Movie | Richard "Rascal" Moore | 6.8 |
| 1989 | The War of the Roses Movie | Josh at 17 | 6.9 |
| 1989 | Staying Together Movie | Duncan McDermott | 5.4 |
| 1987 | Like Father Like Son Movie | Clarence / Trigger | 5.8 |
| 1987 | White Water Summer Movie | Alan | 6.2 |
| 1986 | The B.R.A.T. Patrol Movie | Leonard Kinsey | 5.8 |
| 1985 | The Goonies Movie | Mikey | 7.5 |
| 1985 | The Making Of The Goonies Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Please Don't Hit Me, Mom Movie | Brian Reynolds | 6.5 |
| 1982 | The Rules of Marriage Movie | Charlie Hagen | 3.0 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Leonard Kinsey | 7.9 |
| TBA | American Men TV | Sean Wilson | |
| TBA | The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past Movie | Sam | |
| TBA | Scruggs Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Will to Win Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Oh, the Guilt Movie | Dormazestrin Spokesman |
Crew (11)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Remember the Sultana Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Video Games: The Movie Movie | Other · Art | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Slipstream Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 2003 | The Long and Short of It Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Long and Short of It Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2003 | The Long and Short of It Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2003 | The Long and Short of It Movie | Story · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1999 | Angel TV | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science TV | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1994 | Kangaroo Court Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
Latest releases
- A Social Contract2026 / TMDB 6.2
- Little Lorraine2026 / TMDB 6.6
- Chili Finger2026
- Matter of Time2026 / TMDB 1.3
- Pet Investigators2025 / TMDB 5.8
- Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow2025 / TMDB 7.3
Questions about Sean Astin
What are Sean Astin's most famous films?
Sean Astin is best known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'The Goonies,' and 'Rudy.' These films have become classics and significantly impacted his career.
Has Sean Astin won any awards?
Sean Astin has received several awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.'
What was Sean Astin's first film?
Sean Astin's first film was 'The Goonies,' released in 1985 when he was just 14 years old, which launched his acting career.
What is Sean Astin's estimated net worth?
Sean Astin's estimated net worth is around $20 million, attributed to his successful acting career and various television appearances.
How did Sean Astin start his acting career?
Sean Astin began his acting career in television and film as a child actor, gaining fame with his role in 'The Goonies' before expanding into other genres.
What character did Sean Astin play in 'The Lord of the Rings'?
In 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, Sean Astin portrayed Samwise Gamgee, a loyal friend to Frodo Baggins, showcasing his character's bravery and loyalty.
Is Sean Astin involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Sean Astin is involved in various charitable endeavors, including advocacy for children's health and education, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.
What other notable television shows has Sean Astin appeared in?
Sean Astin has appeared in several television shows, including '24,' 'The Strain,' and 'Jeremiah,' showcasing his range as an actor beyond films.