Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, voice artist, 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. Most recently, he provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso. Astin also served as campaign manager for his friend, Democratic entertainment industry businessman Dan Adler in California's 36th congressional district special election, 2011. This book is your ultimate resource for Sean Astin. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Sean Astin, The Goonies, Like Father Like Son (film), White Water Summer, The War of the Roses (film), Staying Together (film), Memphis Belle (film), Toy Soldiers (1991 film), The Willies (film), Where the Day Takes You, Encino Man, Rudy (film), Safe Passage (film), Harrison Bergeron (film), Courage Under Fire, Boy Meets Girl (1998 film), Bulworth, Deterrence (film), Dish Dogs, The Sky Is Falling (2000 film), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Elvis Has Left the Building, 50 First Dates, Smile (2005 film), Bigger Than the Sky, Slipstream (2005 film), Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School, Into the West (TV miniseries), Borderland (film), What Love Is, Asterix and the Vikings, Click (2006 film), The Final Season, Forever Strong, Stay Cool, The Witches of Oz, Spirit of the Forest (film), Soulless (Angel), Jeremiah (TV series), Meerkat Manor, Hercules (TV miniseries), My Name Is Earl, The Colour of Magic (TV film), Law & Order (season 18), Special Agent Oso.