Sean Astin, 49, has also had a long and fruitful career in the world of acting. He landed his first acting role in 1981 in a TV movie called Please Don’t Hit Me, Mom and from then on he’s hardly ever stopped working. One of his most important roles was of course in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), where he played one of the main characters, Sam, Frodo’s faithful friend and sidekick.

On his website, Astin defines himself as an actor, director, producer, runner, activist, writer, husband, and father. That’s because in addition to acting, Astin has other passions, like being a long-distance marathon runner and he has also served as a board member of several non-profit organizations with the interest of raising awareness about mental health and helping to promote civic engagement.