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Sean Astin as Samewise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and an oscar statue
Why Sean Astin Deserved an Oscar Nomination for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Astin's performance as Samwise Gamgee, the unassuming hobbit who played a crucial role in saving Middle Earth, deserved acclaim at the highest level.

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Stranger Things Star Sean Astin Reveals the Duffer Brothers Cried Writing His Character's Death

Sean Astin says the Duffer Brothers were "sobbing" while writing Bob's death on Stranger Things.

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The Goonies star Sean Astin with an image of the young Goonies cast
The Goonies' Sean Astin Recalls the Magic of Working on the Spielberg Adventure Movie

The Goonies star Sean Astin says every day on set was memorable filming the classic '80s adventure.

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Holiday Twist Trailer Celebrates Humility & Magic with Kelly Stables, Neal McDonough, and Sean Astin

Stephanie Garvin's directorial debut lands in theaters in perfect time to spread holiday cheer.

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Exclusive Vindicta Clip Finds Elena Kampouris & Jeremy Piven Talking Serial Killers

This exclusive Vindicta clip teases a thrilling tale of a sadistic serial killer, a seasoned detective, and a newly recruited paramedic.

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Sean Astin's Best Performances, Ranked

With a very impressive filmography under his belt, Sean Astin has had many memorable roles. These are his best performances.

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Encino Man Stars Celebrate Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan's Oscar Wins

Pauly Shore and Sean Astin were stoked to see their co-stars from Encino Man earning gold at the Academy Awards.

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Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, and Sean Astin
Lord of the Rings Stars Show Support Against Racist Backlash to Rings of Power

The four hobbits take up arms again against online trolls and race-based bullying.

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Pauly Shore Wants to Make Encino Man 2
Encino Man 2: Why We Hope to See Link's Story Continue on Disney+

Adjust your melon-tweakage, dudes. Encino Man 2 is back on the table! Here is why we are hopeful there will be a sequel!

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The Goonies Cast Says Goodbye to Late Director Richard Donner
The Goonies Cast Says Goodbye to Late Director Richard Donner

The Goonies stars Sean Astin and Corey Feldman paid tribute to the movie's director Richard Donner on Twitter shortly after his death.

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Pauly Shore Teases Encino Man 2 Again: Myself, Brendan and Sean Are Still Ready
Pauly Shore Teases Encino Man 2 Again: Myself, Brendan and Sean Are Still Ready

Pauly Shore, Brendan Fraser, and Sean Astin are still 'ready' to make Encino Man 2 on Disney+, but they might need the fans' help to make it happen.

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Adverse Preview Has Sean Astin and Thomas Nicholas Trapped in a Rideshare Nightmare [Exclusive]
Adverse Preview Has Sean Astin and Thomas Nicholas Trapped in a Rideshare Nightmare [Exclusive]

Thomas Nicholas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Sean Astin, Penelope Ann Miller, Mickey Rourke lead the all-star cast of Adverse, arriving this March.

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Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story Trailer Explores Nintendo's Enduring Legacy
Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story Trailer Explores Nintendo's Enduring Legacy

Crackle is preparing to release their upcoming 5-part docuseries Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story, narrated by Sean Astin.

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Watching One Lord of the Rings Scene Still Makes Sean Astin Cry
Watching One Lord of the Rings Scene Still Makes Sean Astin Cry

Sean Astin still cries watching one particular scene from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Sean Astin Recalls Peter Jackson's Brutal Critique on Lord of the Rings Set
Sean Astin Recalls Peter Jackson's Brutal Critique on Lord of the Rings Set

One piece of acting advice devastated Sean Astin on Lord Of The Rings sets.

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Pauly Shore Wants Disney+ to Make Encino Man 2, Says Brendan Fraser & Sean Astin Are Ready
Pauly Shore Wants Disney+ to Make Encino Man 2, Says Brendan Fraser & Sean Astin Are Ready

Pauly Shore has been campaigning for Disney+ to finally make a sequel to his hit 1992 comedy Encino Man.

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Fantasy Throwback Man & Witch Unites 80s Stars with Jim Henson Puppets
Fantasy Throwback Man & Witch Unites 80s Stars with Jim Henson Puppets

The NeverEnding Story star Tami Stronach, as well as other stars from the 80s, are set to appear in Man & Witch.

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LEGO DC: Shazam! Trailer Brings the Black Adam Fight We've Been Waiting For
LEGO DC: Shazam! Trailer Brings the Black Adam Fight We've Been Waiting For

Warner Bros. has revealed a new trailer for LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters, a new DC animated movie starring Sean Astin as the voice of Shazam.

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The Goonies: Watch Sean Astin's Original Audition Tape
The Goonies: Watch Sean Astin's Original Audition Tape

The Goonies is one of the most beloved movies of the 1980s and Sean Astin has just delivered some important history from the project.

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Rudy 2: Watch Sean Astin Reprise Iconic Role in New KFC Commercial
Rudy 2: Watch Sean Astin Reprise Iconic Role in New KFC Commercial

KFC has found their new Colonel and it's Sean Astin, but as his classic character from the 1993's Rudy.

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