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Sean Astin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Authors, Celebrity, Christian, Climate Change, College, Commencement, Creativity, Education, Entertainers, Entertainment, Environmental Science, Faith & Religion, Food & Beverage, Health, Inspirational, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivational, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Television & Film, Virtual

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Sean Astin Biography

Sean Astin is an acclaimed American film and television actor. Astin is best known for his classic and beloved characters – the ever faithful Samwise Sam Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and American working class hero, "Rudy." Astin made his feature film debut in the wildly popular 80’s classic "The Goonies" as the leader of an unlikely band of adolescent treasure hunters. In 2004, Astin flexed his comedy muscles as the steroid challenged Doug Whitmore in the Sony Pictures hit comedy "50 First Dates."

He went on to become a fan favorite portraying Bob Newby, in Season 2 of Netflix’s hit "series Stranger Things." Currently, Astin plays Tyler, Becky’s boyfriend on ABC’s "The Conners," as the venerable series comes to a close after 17 years.

The Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in "Elf The Musical."

Sean Astin is the son of luminary performers, Patty Duke and John Astin and the brother of seasoned actor Mackenzie Astin.

For over four decades, Astin has thrived in the world of independent cinema with meaningful performances in richly diverse films: "Staying Together" (1989), "Where The Day Takes" (1992), "The Low Life" (1995), "Bigger Than The Sky" (2005), "Smile" (2005), "Forever Strong" (2008), "Amazing Love: The Story of Hosea" (2012), "The Surface" (2014), "Mom’s Night Out" (2014), "Woodlawn" (2015), "The Lears" (2017), "Gloria Bell" (2018) with Julianne Moore, "Charming The Hearts of Men" (2021) opposite Kelsey Grammer, "Hard Miles" (2023), "iMordecai" (2023) opposite Judd Hirsch and Carol Kane, and "The Shift" (2024)

Astin is well known to television audiences, having performed in long form programs such as; the title character in the adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s "Harrison Bergeron" and in the adaptation of Terry Pratchet’s legendary book, "The Color of Magic." Astin has appeared as a series regular, notably in Guillermo Del Toro’s "The Strain" (FX), and the Best Drama Award-winning fifth season of "24" (Fox), as well as J. Michael Straczynski’s "Jeremiah" (Showtime). He has guest starred on many familiar dramatic programs including "Monk," "Law and Order," "The Librarians," "Supergirl" and "The Alphas."

Astin has enjoyed working on many television comedies; he played lead character Ed Thompson for 20 episodes of Netflix’s throwback situation comedy No Good Nick. He has also guest starred on many shows, including The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn 99 and Franklin & Bash.

The veteran actor recently narrated Dreamworks’ original series "Captain Underpants" and has voiced many animated characters in films and television including Raphael in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (Nickelodeon), "Bunnicula" (WB), "Justice League" (WB), "Special Agent Oso" (Disney), "Micronauts" (Paramount) and "Minecraft: Story Mode"(Telltale).

Astin directed and produced the short film "Kangaroo Court," which earned him an Academy Award® nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Astin also directed and produced the live action short film "The Long and Short of It," an official entry in the Sundance Film Festival. Astin has journeyed into episodic television, directing episodes of "Angel" (WB) and "Jeremiah" (Showtime). In 2019 Astin reprised his iconic role of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger as Colonel Sanders in KFC's 'Rudy II' commercial ads

Astin is an avid long-distance runner and triathlete. He completed the IRONMAN World Championship Triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 10, 2015. He has also completed 12 Full Marathons including the 2016 New York City Marathon in honor of his late mother, Patty Duke for her life's work as an advocate for mental health.

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Sean Astin Speaking Topics

Mental Health Awareness

Sean Astin approaches the national mental health conversation from a unique perspective. His mother, academy and multi Emmy Award-winning Patty Duke suffered through most of Sean’s childhood with an undiagnosed bipolar mood condition. Once diagnosed, she became a nationally renowned mental health advocate writing books, producing a film and giving lectures across the country in an effort to help destigmatize mental illness.

For over twenty years, Sean has continued to build on his mother’s legacy of advocacy. By sharing intimate stories and details of growing up in a family where a mental health issue informs everyday life, Sean guides an audience through practical thinking about the issues from a lay perspective. Having built a relationship with film audiences for forty years, he relies on that goodwill to allow him to delve into these topics in a serious and supportive manner. His discussions are about representation, advocacy and empowerment in a relatable manner with an emphasis on his disarming and common sense perspective.
Using Your Voice in Today's Political Conversation

Everyone has the power to share their beliefs and stand up for what they deem right, and everyone, especially those who can reach tremendous audiences, should certainly do so. Sean Astin discusses the importance of being the change we want to see in the world, and offers insight into his personal experiences with political involvement. Astin, for instance, spreads his message through his online political interview show, Vox Populi, but there are countless outlets for people to use to voice their political views and facilitate reform in the areas they see necessary.

Health & Wellness for Children

Staying healthy through proper nutrition and exercise is crucial for children. Astin, an avid marathon runner, discusses the ways which children’s health and wellness allows them to grow and succeed.

Activism & Volunteerism on Campus

Civic Duty & Politics Today

Films & Film-Making

Sean Astin Videos

Sean Astin's 2024 UCLA Commencement Speech - YouTube

Watch as Sean Astin actor and UCLA Alumnus 97' delivers the keynote speech for the UCLA College Class of 2024. #UCLA2024.
SEAN ASTIN Talks Identity and Destigmatizing Mental Health

The lovable Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Rudy) returns to the show this week and talks about being content with one’s mortality, life within the...
Sean Astin gives keynote address at Hope Recovery Luncheon in Rochester

Our very own John Kucko emceed an event for the East House Thursday, but he wasn't the only celebrity in the room.

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How do I book Sean Astin to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sean Astin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sean Astin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sean Astin or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Sean Astin

Speaking fees for Sean Astin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sean Astin are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sean Astin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sean Astin speak about?

Sean Astin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Authors, Celebrity, Christian, Climate Change, College, Commencement, Creativity, Education, Entertainers, Entertainment, Environmental Science, Faith & Religion, Food & Beverage, Health, Inspirational, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivational, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Television & Film, Virtual.
Where does Sean Astin travel from?

Sean Astin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Sean Astin’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sean Astin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sean Astin for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sean Astin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Sean Astin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health Awareness, Using Your Voice in Today's Political Conversation, Health & Wellness for Children, Activism & Volunteerism on Campus, Civic Duty & Politics Today and Films & Film-Making. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sean Astin for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Sean Astin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethany Hamilton, J.R. Martinez, Laurie Hernandez, Inky Johnson and Danny Trejo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sean Astin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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