Sean Astin

Did You Know?

• Sean's parents are actors John Astin and Patty Duke.
• Actor Mackenzie Astin is Sean's younger brother.
• While recording a documentary segment to add to the DVD release of The Goonies, Sean left the room and never came back.
• Sean's biological father is actually Michael Tell. His mother became pregnant and married Michael for less than a month. John adopted Sean when he was three. He has three brothers from his biological father, David, Allen and Tom.
• Sean is married to Christine Astin. They have one daughter, Alexandra.
• Sean earned an Academy Award nomination for his short film 'Kangaroo Court' in 1995. During this project he met Christine, whom co-produced the film with him and they soon were married.
• Sean graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with honors. He earned a Bachelors degrees in both history and English.

Actor Credits

1. The Goonies 2: The Goonies Never Say Die (2012)
2. Stay Cool (2009)
3. The Color of Magic (2009)
4. Demoted (2009)
5. Love & Debate (2009)
6. Forever Strong (2008)
7. What Love Is (2008)
8. Borderland (2007)
9. The Final Season (2007)
10. Click (2006)
11. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2006)
12. 24: Season Five (2006)
13. The Man Who Walked Between The Towers (2006)
14. Bigger than the Sky (2005)
15. Into the West (2005)
16. Daddy Who? (2005)
17. Hercules (2005)
18. Smile (2005)
19. Slipstream (2005)
20. Elvis Has Left the Building (2005)
21. 50 First Dates (2004)
22. Dinner for Five: The Complete First Season (2004)
23. The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)
24. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
25. The Final Hit (2002)
26. The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001)
27. Deterrence (2000)
28. Bulworth (1998)
29. Dish Dogs (1998)
30. The Low Life (1995)
31. Harrison Bergeron (1995)
32. Safe Passage (1994)
33. Rudy (1993)
34. Where The Day Takes You (1992)
35. Encino Man (1992)
36. Toy Soldiers (1991)
37. The Willies (1991)
38. Memphis Belle (1990)
39. Staying Together (1989)
40. The War Of The Roses (1989)
41. Like Father, Like Son (1987)
42. White Water Summer (1987)
43. The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986)
44. The Goonies (1985)
45. Jeremiah: The Complete Second Season

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