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Samwise is Frodo's bravest companion and closest friend. Sam
has thus far led a quiet life, but his loyalty to Frodo will
lead him on a perilous journey.
Sean Astin made his feature film debut in The Goonies and
soon had a starring role in the critically acclaimed Rudy.
Other film credits include Bulworth, Courage Under Fire,
Memphis Belle, Encino Man, Like Father Like Son, Where the
Day Takes You, Staying Together, War of the Roses and Safe
Passage. Astin received Best Actor honors for his performance
in Low Life at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. Astin
has also been seen in the recent indie releases Deterrence,
Kimberly, The Last Producer and Boy Meets Girl. He made
his professional debut with his mother, Patty Duke, in the
television After School Special "Please Don’t
Hit Me Mom."
A promising director, Astin garnered an Academy Award nomination
for his short film Kangaroo Court, which he also co-produced
with his wife, Christine. A Directors Guild of America member,
Astin also directed an episode of the HBO anthology series
"Perversions of Science."
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