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 ...

Sean Patrick Astin (né Duke; February 25, 1971) is an American actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, producer, family man, author, marathon runner, political activist and philanthropist who is well known for his film debut portraying Mikey in Steven Spielberg's The Goonies (1985), for playing the title role in the critically acclaimed ...

Rudy (1993) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Rudy is a 1993 American biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles.

May 31, 2023 · John Beasley, actor who played Coach Warren in Rudy, died Tuesday at a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79.

Aug 22, 2018 · Years later, Ruettiger's inspiring tale of perseverance, titled simply Rudy, found its way to big screens across the nation, instantly earning accolades as one of the greatest sports films ever...

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players.

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Jun 4, 2013 · Then: Known for roles in 'The Goonies' and 'Toy Soldiers,' actor Sean Astin earned acclaim for his portrayal of real-life Notre Dame star Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger, a young man always told he...

Find out who stars in Rudy, the story of a determined young man who overcomes all odds to pursue his dream of playing football at Notre Dame. Learn about the actors and actresses who bring this inspirational story to life.