Sean Astin

Biological father is Michael Tell, who was married to Patty Duke for less than a month in 1970. Referring to both Tell and John Astin, Sean told the New York Daily News, "I consider both men my fathers, and have learned a great deal from each." First professional acting job was at the age of 9, opposite his mother in the TV-movie Please Don't Hit Me, Mom . Made his feature-film debut in the Steven Spielberg-produced The Goonies (1985). Graduated cum laude from the University of California… Show more at Los Angeles. In 2004, he published a memoir titled There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale . Served as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Navy during the Clinton administration, and on George W. Bush's President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Has served on several nonprofit boards, including the Creative Coalition and the National Center for Family Literacy. Along with his wife, founded Lava Entertainment, a production company that focuses on adapting literary works. In June 2010, he attended a 25th-anniversary event held in honor of The Goonies in Astoria, Ore. (the shooting locale for the movie). Three of his favorite movies are Gladiator, L.A. Confidential and Patto n. Lost his childhood Smurf collection in a fire; his wife and daughters have helped him replenish it at swap meets. Is a vegetarian and a PETA supporter. ~ Rovi

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