Sean Astin, 1971
Actors · February 25, 1971
Sean Astin
★ HOW OLD IS SEAN ASTIN?
Sean Astin is 55 years old, born February 25, 1971 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Sean Astin turned childhood roles into a decades-long acting career, best known for Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and his union leadership. Born February 25, 1971, in the US, Astin made his film debut as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985) and has since voiced animated characters and appeared in major TV shows including Stranger Things. As a Pisces [F6, birth fact], he balances creative performance with institutional leadership—elected in 2025 as SAG-AFTRA's 4th national president.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sean Astin transitioned from child actor to one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces through roles that defined multiple generations. His breakout came as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), followed by turns in Toy Soldiers (1991), Encino Man (1992), and the Oscar-nominated sports drama Rudy (1993). He then anchored the three-film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) as Samwise Gamgee, a role that became his signature. On television, Astin portrayed Lynn McGill in 24's fifth season (2006), voiced Oso in Special Agent Oso (2009–2012) and Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017), and played Bob Newby in Stranger Things' second season (2017). His accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Young Artist Awards; he was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1994 for Kangaroo Court. Born February 25, 1971, in the US, Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and was adopted in 1972 by her then-husband, actor John Astin. As a Pisces with a Life Path Number 9 [birth fact, enrichments], he embodies the compassionate, bridge-building energy that extends to his work as an actor and union advocate. In 2025, Astin ran for and was elected president of SAG-AFTRA, beginning his two-year term in September.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Astin began his career as a child actor, making his film debut in The Goonies (1985) at age 14. He is the adopted son of actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin; he was adopted in 1972. His early roles included Mikey Walsh in The Goonies and Billy Tepper in Toy Soldiers (1991), establishing him as a working young performer in 1980s and early 1990s cinema.
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Trivia
- Astin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1994 for the short film Kangaroo Court.
- He voiced Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles across five seasons (2012–2017).
- Astin is the adopted son of actress Patty Duke; his birth name was Duke before adoption by John Astin in 1972.
- He served as SAG-AFTRA's 4th national president, elected in 2025 with a two-year term beginning in September 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Sean Astin often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sean Astin?
- Sean Astin is 55 years old (born February 25, 1971).
- When is Sean Astin's birthday?
- Sean Astin was born on February 25, 1971.
- What is Sean Astin's zodiac sign?
- Sean Astin is a Pisces, born February 25, 1971.
- What is Sean Astin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sean Astin was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Sean Astin from?
- Sean Astin is from United States.
- What does Sean Astin do?
- Sean Astin is a actor.
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