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Sean Astin is an American actor born on February 25, 1971. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Goonies and as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Astin's performances have earned him recognition for his talent and dedication to his craft. In addition to acting, he has worked as a director and producer, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry. Sean continues to inspire audiences with his work in film and television.
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"I don't want to play the fat guy or the friend for the rest of my life."

Life, Friend, Play, Rest
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"I'm like the universe; either expanding or contracting at any given moment. The most that I had put on was about 35, 36 pounds, and I've taken all of that off."

Contracting, Universe
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"There was a combination of not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth, but also really not wanting to be stuck in Lord of the Rings for the rest of my life, and being desperate to kind of make sure that I could do something else with my life."

Life, Being, Rest
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"I think people enjoy reading about money, but the people who are in charge of giving me guidance tell me not to talk about it in interviews. Why not? That's what everybody thinks about."

Money, People, Giving, Guidance
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"The filmmakers who I'm pining to work for aren't ringing my phone off the hook."

Work,
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