Sean Astin
From Wiki 24
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| Sean Astin | |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California |
| Date of birth | February 25, 1971 |
| Role on 24 | Lynn McGill |
Sean Astin played Lynn McGill during Season 5 of 24. He has been well-known since the mid-1980s for his roles in such films as Rudy and The Goonies, but is best known for playing Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings. He and his wife, Christine Astin, were also nominated for an Academy Award for their short film, Kangaroo Court.
The casting of Astin was a stroke of luck. Astin's chiropractor was also Joel Surnow's chiropractor. The pair just happened to be in the office at the same time; the doctor asked Astin if he would like to meet Surnow, who in turn asked if Astin would like to be on 24. [1]
[edit] Selected filmography
- My Name is Earl (2007)
- Into the West (2005)
- Bigger Than the Sky (2005)
- Smile (2005)
- Mark Twain's Greatest Adventure: 'It's a Matter of Time' (2004)
- Party Wagon (2004) (TV)
- Elvis Has Left the Building (2004)
- Slipstream (2004)
- 50 First Dates (2004)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Kingdom Hearts (2002) (voice) - Hercules
- Jeremiah (2002) (TV)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- The Sky Is Falling (2000)
- The Last Producer (2000) (indie)
- Icebreaker (1999)
- Deterrence (1999) (indie)
- Kimberly (1999) (indie)
- Boy Meets Girl (1998) (indie)
- Bulworth (1998)
- The Long Way Home (1997)
- Courage Under Fire (1996)
- Safe Passage (1995)
- Harrison Bergeron (1995)
- The Low Life (1994)
- Teresa's Tatoo (1994)
- Rudy (1993)
- Where the Day Takes You (1992)
- Encino Man (1992)
- The Willies (1991)
- Toy Soldiers (1991)
- Memphis Belle (1990)
- The War of the Roses (1989)
- Staying Together (1989)
- Like Father Like Son (1987)
- White Water Summer (1987)
- Brat Patrol (1986)
- The Goonies (1985)
