Person profile

Sean Astin

33%Slightly wokeWoke score · lower is better35% personal • 24% work

Published titles: 3
Crew roles: 0
Cast roles: 3
Profile updated: October 5, 2026
TMDB person ID: 1328

Personal context

Summary

Sean Astin is an actor and producer known for The Goonies, Rudy, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Stranger Things. His roles often feature earnest, loyal characters facing adversity. He hosted Vox Populi, a political discussion show built around civil debate, and has campaigned for Democratic candidates including Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. No public statements advocating identity politics, DEI, or identity-based activism are on record.

Known Work

Published titles

Gloria Bell
2019
as Jeremy
54%
The Do-Over
2016
as Ted-O
5%
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001