Sean Astin Overview

Born in Santa Monica, Sean Astin is the son of actors John Astin and Patty Duke. He followed his mother's lead by entering show business as a child. Sean's first important TV role was the 1981 ABC movie Please Don't Hit Me, Mom, a child-abuse drama starring his mother. Sean attended Crossroads High School for the Arts and also studied with the famous Stella Adler. Despite his early entry into the industry, Sean concentrated on the more common pursuits of school and Little League throughout most... See All