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Sean Astin

Sean Astin (born Sean Patrick Duke; born February 25, 1971) is an American actor. His acting roles include Mikey Walsh in ''The Goonies'' (1985), Billy Tepper in ''Toy Soldiers'' (1991), Daniel Ruettiger in ''Rudy'' (1993), Samwise Gamgee in ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy (2001–2003), Doug Whitmore in ''50 First Dates'' (2004), Bill in ''Click'' (2006), Lynn McGill in the fifth season of ''24'' (2006), Oso in ''Special Agent Oso'' (2009–2012), Raphael in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (2012–2017), Bob Newby in the second season of Netflix's ''Stranger Things'' (2017), and Ed in ''No Good Nick'' (2019).

Astin is the son of actress Patty Duke and adopted by actor John Astin. He has received various recognitions including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Young Artist Awards. Astin was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1994 for the short film ''Kangaroo Court''. Provided by Wikipedia