Sean ASTIN is an American actor, director, voice artist, and producer best known for his role as Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He has also appeared in films such as Rudy, The Goonies, and 50 First Dates. ASTIN has won several awards for his work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Saturn Award. He is also the founder of the Voice Foundry, a non-profit organization that helps people with disabilities find their voice.