Age, Biography, and Wiki
Sean Astin was born in Santa Monica, California, to actress Patty Duke. His career began at the age of nine with the after-school special "Please Don’t Hit Me, Mom" (1981), where he acted alongside his mother. Astin rose to fame with "The Goonies" (1985), marking a significant milestone in his acting journey. As of 2025, he is 54 years old.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 25 February 1971 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
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Dating & Relationship Status
Sean Astin has been married to Christine Harrell since 1992. The couple has three daughters together.
Astin's acting awards 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 the short film Kangaroo Court. Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and was adopted in 1972 by her then-husband, actor John Astin.
At the time, it was incorrectly reported that entertainer Desi Arnaz Jr. was his biological father. Tell was a writer, music promoter, and publisher of the newspaper The Las Vegas Israelite. When Duke became pregnant, she was unsure whether Tell, Arnaz or actor John Astin was the father, and Tell offered to marry her as a way out of the scandal.
In 1972, Duke married John Astin. When the wedding guests were invited to speak, 18-month-old Astin looked at John and cried, "Daddy!", to which the Episcopal priest performing the ceremony remarked, "Well, that about does it!" John subsequently adopted Sean. In 1973, Duke gave birth to Astin's brother Mackenzie Astin, who also became an actor. Duke and John Astin divorced in 1985. Duke married Mike Pearce in 1986, and they adopted a son, Kevin, in 1989. When Astin was 14, Duke told him that Arnaz was his biological father. Almost a decade later, in 1994, Astin met Tell's niece, who suggested that Astin get a paternity test. Tell was found to be his actual biological father. Astin developed close relationships with all three, saying: "Desi Arnaz Jr. loves me, and I love him." Astin considers John his father, as John raised him. Astin is also close to his stepfather, Mike Pearce, saying, "I can call any of them on the phone any time I want to. John, Desi, Mike, or Papa Mike ... my four dads."
Astin is of German and Irish ancestry through his mother, and Jewish ancestry through his biological father. Astin attended Catholic school and later became a Protestant.
Astin's first acting role was in a 1981 television film titled Please Don't Hit Me, Mom, in which he played an eight-year-old child with an abusive mother (portrayed by his real-life mother Patty Duke). Astin made his film debut at age 13 as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985).
After The Goonies, Astin appeared in several more films, including the Disney television film The B.R.A.T. Patrol, opposite Nia Long, Tim Thomerson, and Brian Keith; Like Father Like Son (1987); White Water Summer with Kevin Bacon (1987), The War of the Roses (1989); the World War II film Memphis Belle (1990); Toy Soldiers (1991); Encino Man (1992); and the college football biopic Rudy (1993), about the life-changing struggles and rewards of the titular character, Daniel Ruettiger.
In 1994, Astin directed and co-produced (with his wife, Christine Astin) the short film Kangaroo Court, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Astin continued to appear in films throughout the 1990s, including the Showtime science fiction film Harrison Bergeron (1995), the Gulf War film Courage Under Fire (1996), and the Warren Beatty political satire Bulworth (1998).
In 2010, Astin joined the Stella Adler Los Angeles Theatre Collective acting company. Also as of 2010, Astin and his wife, Christine, were making a film based on Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel Number the Stars. They bought the film rights in 2008 and wrote a screenplay adaptation, with plans to direct and produce it themselves.
Astin married Christine Harrell on July 11, 1992. They have three daughters: Alexandra (born in November 1996), Elizabeth (born in August 2002), and Isabella (born in July 2005), all having the middle name Louise. His wife held the Miss Indiana Teen USA title in 1984. Alexandra had a small cameo role in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Elanor Gamgee, Astin's character's daughter, and appears in Bad Kids of Crestview Academy as Ethel Balducci.
In an August 2013 interview, Astin said that he is a Lutheran Christian, having been "baptized in my wife's Lutheran church". "I don't know if I'm a very good [Christian] but I'm praying the forgiveness thing is legit," Astin said in an interview.
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Net Worth and Salary
Sean Astin's estimated net worth varies between sources, with reports ranging from $8 million to $10 million in 2025. Another estimate suggests a net worth of approximately $20 million, though this figure is less commonly cited. His earnings primarily come from his successful acting career, including roles in iconic films and television series.
Career, Business, and Investments
Astin's career spans over four decades, with notable roles in "The Goonies" (1985), "Rudy" (1993), and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001-2003). He has also appeared in "50 First Dates" (2004), "Stranger Things" (2017), and lent his voice to animated series like "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Beyond acting, Astin has explored directing and producing, contributing to his financial stability.
In 2004, Astin released There and Back Again (ISBN 0-312-33146-0), a memoir (co-written with Joe Layden) of his film career with emphasis on his experiences during production of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The title is derived from the title of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit, as well as the fictional book written by Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings.
Astin's career has also expanded to include voice-over roles. He narrated the American version of the Animal Planet series Meerkat Manor, and voices the title character in Special Agent Oso which aired on Playhouse Disney from 2009 to 2011 and Disney Junior from 2011 to early 2014. Astin's other voice work includes Balto III: Wings of Change, in which he voiced Kodi, a teenage husky who is the son of the titular character, and the video game Kingdom Hearts, in the latter of which he provided the voice of Hercules, replacing actor Tate Donovan, who was unavailable but would return for Kingdom Hearts II. Astin also voiced Raphael in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series on Nickelodeon, which premiered on September 29, 2012, running for five seasons and 124 episodes, and ending on November 12, 2017.
Astin narrated the 2023 comedy film Go West, the first theatrical film from the original cast of the sketch comedy show Studio C, produced by their own company, JK Studios. Astin made his Broadway debut as Santa Claus in a revival of Elf the Musical, which ran at the Marquis Theatre from November 2024 to January 2025.
Social Network
Sean Astin is active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, engaging with fans and sharing updates about his projects.
In October 2015, Astin played Hank Erwin in Woodlawn, a story about how a high school football team overcame racism and hate, and found unity and success through following Jesus.
In May 2020, Astin joined Josh Gad's YouTube series Reunited Apart, which reunites the casts of popular films through video-conferencing and promotes donations to non-profit charities. Others in the episode were fellow The Lord of the Rings castmates Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, and Elijah Wood, plus writer Philippa Boyens and director Peter Jackson.
Astin is a lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party. During the 2004 United States presidential election, Astin backed Senator John Kerry and participated in Kerry's campaign rally in Portland, Oregon, as the opening speaker. In the 2008 presidential election, Astin lent his support to then-Senator Hillary Clinton for the first of her two Presidential campaigns and made multiple campaign appearances on her behalf, including joining Clinton's daughter Chelsea at some stops. Astin served as the campaign manager for Democrat Dan Adler, a businessman friend in the entertainment industry, in California's 36th congressional district special election of 2011. In the 2016 presidential election, Astin campaigned for Hillary Clinton in midwestern states such as Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin. In a 2020 Twitter post, Astin voiced his support for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. On July 29, 2024, Astin appeared in the White Dudes for Harris Zoom call expressing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Astin additionally appeared at the 2024 Democratic National Convention during the nominating roll call vote on August 20, 2024, representing Indiana.
Education
Astin attended Crossroads High School for the Arts and later pursued master classes at the Stella Adler Conservatory in Los Angeles. He earned a bachelor's degree in History and English from UCLA.
Astin attended the Crossroads High School for the Arts and undertook master classes at the Stella Adler Conservatory in Los Angeles. He graduated cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in History and English (American literature and culture). An alumnus of Los Angeles Valley College, Astin served on the school's board of directors of the Patrons Association and the Arts Council.
Since The Lord of the Rings, Astin has continued to work in film and television. His film roles have included the Adam Sandler comedies 50 First Dates and Click. Astin played the role of Malibu High School principal Mike Matthews in the film Smile.
On October 10, 2015, Astin competed in the 2015 Ironman World Championship in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Wearing number 143, Astin finished the race in a time of 15:30:31. Astin completed his master's degree in public administration and policy at American University; in 2024. American University awarded Astin an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the Fall 2024 graduation during which he was also the keynote speaker.
