Sean Astin

Acting

Sean Astin

Born 25 February 1971 · Santa Monica, California, USA · 55

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

Highlights

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Sam
Stranger Things2016 · Series · Bob Newby
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Greg Pemberton
Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013 · Series · Sergeant Knox

Filmography

Movies

118 films

A Social Contract2026 · Film · Bennett Wilde
Little Lorraine2026 · Film · Fr. Williams
Chili Finger2026 · Film · Ron
Matter of Time2026 · Film · Gibbs
Pet Investigators2025 · Film · Jimmy the Butcher / Special Agent Brennan
Guns of Redemption2025 · Film · Parson Dyer
Love Hurts2025 · Film · Cliff Cussick
The Man in the White Van2024 · Film · Richard Williams
The Invisible Raptor2024 · Film · William 'Willie' Walsh
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps2024 · Film · The Dog (voice)
Hard Miles2024 · Film · Speedy
Holiday Twist2023 · Film · Mr. Whitmer
The Shift2023 · Film · Gabriel
Vindicta2023 · Film · Rick
iMordecai2023 · Film · Marvin
Charming the Hearts of Men2021 · Film · George
Hero Mode2021 · Film · Jimmy Tisdale
Adverse2021 · Film · Frankie
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War2020 · Film · Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters2020 · Film · Shazam (voice)
Gloria Bell2019 · Film · Jeremy
eHero2018 · Film · Richard Brixton
Espionage Tonight2017 · Film · Sam Jacobson
Dead Ant2017 · Film · Art
Unleashed2017 · Film · Carl
Not a War Story2017 · Film
The Lears2017 · Film · Tom Cornwall
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super Shredder2017 · Film · Raphael (voice)
Swing State2017 · Film · Bob Bernard
Bad Kids of Crestview Academy2017 · Film · Headmaster Nash
Range 152016 · Film · Pilot Grigsby
The Do-Over2016 · Film · Ted-O
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past2015 · Film · Raphael (voice)
Woodlawn2015 · Film · Hank
Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild!2015 · Film
Checkmate2015 · Film · Dyson
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pulverizer Power2015 · Film · Raphael (voice)
Do You Believe?2015 · Film · Dr. Farell
The Dramatics: A Comedy2015 · Film · Alex Wilson Dixon
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis2015 · Film · Shazam (voice)
The Surface2014 · Film · Mitch
The Hero of Color City2014 · Film · Horatio (voice)
Ribbit2014 · Film · Ribbit
Moms' Night Out2014 · Film · Sean
Boys of Abu Ghraib2014 · Film · Tanner
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero2014 · Film · Porter
Stan Lee's Mighty 72014 · Film · Kid Kinergy (voice)
Justice League: War2014 · Film · Shazam (voice)
The Naughty List2013 · Film · Winter (voice)
The Freemason2013 · Film · Leon Weed
Santa Switch2013 · Film · Eddie
A Monsterous Holiday2013 · Film · Spencer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder2013 · Film · Raphael (voice)
Extraction2013 · Film · Kyle Black
Out West2013 · Film · Cal Calhoun
Amazing Love2012 · Film · Stuart
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise Of The Turtles2012 · Film · Raphael (Voice)
Adopting Terror2012 · Film · Tim Broadbent
Dorothy and the Witches of Oz2012 · Film · Frack
Love's Christmas Journey2011 · Film · Mayor Wayne
And They're Off2011 · Film · Dusty Sanders
Stay Cool2011 · Film · Big Girl
Deep Blue Breath2011 · Film · The Father
Demoted2011 · Film · Mike
WWII in HD: The Air War2010 · Film · Steve Pisanos (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel2009 · Film · Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice)
Forever Strong2008 · Film · Marcus Tate
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 12008 · Film · Twoflower
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 22008 · Film · Twoflower
Borderland2007 · Film · Randall
The Final Season2007 · Film · Kent Stock
What Love Is2007 · Film · Geroge
My Wife Is Retarded2007 · Film · Jeff
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'2006 · Film
Click2006 · Film · Bill
Love and Debate2006 · Film · Coach Amal
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School2006 · Film · Kip Kipling
Smile2005 · Film · Mr. Matthews
Bigger Than the Sky2005 · Film · Ken Zorbell
Slipstream2005 · Film · Stuart Conway
Elvis Has Left the Building2004 · Film · Aaron
Balto III: Wings of Change2004 · Film · Kodi (voice)
Party Wagon2004 · Film · Randall P. McDuff / Josiah (voice)
50 First Dates2004 · Film · Doug Whitmore
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Sam
The Long and Short of It2003 · Film · Director
Snowflake Bentley2003 · Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Sam
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Sam
The Sky is Falling2001 · Film · Mr. Schwartz
Dish Dogs2000 · Film · Morgan
The Last Producer2000 · Film · Bo Pomerantz
Icebreaker2000 · Film · Matt Foster
Deterrence2000 · Film · Ralph
Kimberly1999 · Film · Bob
Boy Meets Girl1998 · Film · Mike
Bulworth1998 · Film · Gary
The Long Way Home1997 · Film · Earl G. Harrison, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (voice)
Courage Under Fire1996 · Film · Patella
The Low Life1995 · Film · Andrew
Harrison Bergeron1995 · Film · Harrison Bergeron
Safe Passage1994 · Film · Izzy
Teresa's Tattoo1994 · Film · Step-Brother (uncredited)
Kangaroo Court1994 · Film · Director
Rudy1993 · Film · Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Where the Day Takes You1992 · Film · Greg
Encino Man1992 · Film · Dave Morgan
Toy Soldiers1991 · Film · Billy Tepper
The Willies1990 · Film · Michael
Memphis Belle1990 · Film · Richard "Rascal" Moore
The War of the Roses1989 · Film · Josh at 17
Staying Together1989 · Film · Duncan McDermott
Like Father Like Son1987 · Film · Clarence / Trigger
White Water Summer1987 · Film · Alan
The B.R.A.T. Patrol1986 · Film · Leonard Kinsey
The Goonies1985 · Film · Mikey
Please Don't Hit Me, Mom1983 · Film · Brian Reynolds
The Rules of Marriage1982 · Film · Charlie Hagen

Filmography

Series

40 shows

Haha, You Clowns2025 · Series · Sean Astin (voice)
Mighty Monsterwheelies2024 · Series · Invisible Van (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight2022 · Series · Master Sloth (voice)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space2020 · Series · Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Perry Mason2020 · Series · Sunny Gryce
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?2019 · Series · Sean Astin (voice)
No Good Nick2019 · Series · Ed Thompson
Minecraft: Story Mode2018 · Series · Reginal (voice)
The Conners2018 · Series · Tyler
Justice League Action2016 · Series · Billy Batson / Shazam (voice)
Stranger Things2016 · Series · Bob Newby
Bunnicula2016 · Series · Chester (voice)
Supergirl2015 · Series · Pete Andrews
Con Man2015 · Series · Sean Astin
New Looney Tunes2015 · Series · Actor Sean Astin (voice)
The Librarians2014 · Series · The Amazing Mysterium / Kirby
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero2014 · Series · Blaze (voice)
The Strain2014 · Series · Jim Kent
Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013 · Series · Sergeant Knox
Sofia the First2013 · Series · Bengee (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2012 · Series · Raphael (voice)
Alphas2011 · Series · Mitchel Morgan
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Steven Piper
The Witches of Oz2011 · Series · Frack
Special Agent Oso2009 · Series · Special Agent OSO
The Colour of Magic2008 · Series · Twoflower
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Greg Pemberton
My Name Is Earl2005 · Series · Rick
Into the West2005 · Series · Martin Jarrett
Hercules2005 · Series · Linus
Robot Chicken2005 · Series · Steve Jobs / Gallagher (voice)
NCIS2003 · Series · Tyler Elliott
Las Vegas2003 · Series · Lloyd Campbell
Monk2002 · Series · Paul Buchanan
Jeremiah2002 · Series · Mister Smith
242001 · Series · Lynn McGill
Angel1999 · Series · Director
Perversions of Science1997 · Series · Taylor
Law & Order1990 · Series · Wayne Hensley
The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · Series · Leonard Kinsey