Sean Astin

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Characters played by Sean Astin

Raphael — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

Raphael is one of the four mutant turtle brothers, fighting beside Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo against the Kraang and the Foot forces. In the possible future shown in the epilogue, he crosses a devastated Earth with Donatello, finds Michelangelo, and ultimately helps restore Leonardo's consciousness.

Sam — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Loyal gardener and steadfast companion who supports Frodo to the end.

Sam — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Loyal hobbit gardener who supports Frodo on his perilous journey.

Sam — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Frodo's fiercely loyal gardener and companion, whose devotion saves the quest.

Doug Whitmore — 50 First Dates (2004)

Doug Whitmore is Lucy's steroid-addicted brother and part of the family routine designed to protect her from the truth about her memory loss. He helps Marlin reenact the day before Lucy's accident, initially warns Henry away, and later permits Henry to keep seeing Lucy.

Mikey — The Goonies (1985)

Optimistic leader of the Goonies who discovers a pirate treasure map.

Meerkat Manor Narrator (voice) — Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Voiceover for the meerkat documentary scene.

Narrator / Mr Gigglenose — The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween (2019)

Meta-narrator who breaks the fourth wall to guide the story.

Cliff Cussick — Love Hurts (2025)

Marvin's boss, friend, and mentor who recently gave him a top industry honor. When Knuckles confronts him at Marvin's house to reveal Marvin's past, Cliff stands by his former employee. Knuckles murders Cliff after Cliff declares they are brothers.

Bill — Click (2006)

Bill is Ben's former swim coach and later becomes Donna's romantic partner and husband after Michael's neglect leads to their divorce. Michael initially attacks Bill in anger, but eventually makes peace with him and recognizes that Bill has become a caring father figure within the family.

Dave Morgan — Encino Man (1992)

Dave Morgan is an Encino teenager who wants to become popular and is in love with Robyn Sweeney. After discovering the frozen caveman, he hides Link in his home and presents him as an exchange student. Link's arrival briefly improves Dave's social standing, but their friendship is tested before Dave apologizes and reconciles with him.

Twoflower — The Colour of Magic (2008)

Twoflower is a property insurance salesman and the Discworld's first tourist. His visit to Ankh-Morpork forces Rincewind into the role of guide, and the two travel together through repeated disasters. Twoflower's curiosity, generosity, and unusual luggage drive much of the adventure before he finally returns home.

Career Overview

Sean Astin has 199 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Captain Underpants Films with 3 titles. Signature works include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
199
Birth Date
1971-02-25
Birth Place
Santa Monica, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q189351), public domain (CC0).