FREDERICK SPEAKER Series: SEAN ASTIN
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Sean Astin is an acclaimed American film and television star best known for several classic characters: Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy in RUDY, Mikey Walsh in Spielberg’s The Goonies, Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates, Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things, and Tyler on ABC’S The Conners. Astin made his Broadway debut as Santa last holiday season in Elf The Musical.
In September of 2025, Astin was elected president of SAG/AFTRA. Astin served on the National and Los Angeles Local Boards, as well as on many committees (Executive, Strike Preparedness, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and the Government Rules Committee). He was on the 2023 TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee, which oversaw the historic 118 summer strike, as well as 2024/2025 Animation & Commercials Negotiating Committees. Recently, he delivered keynote speeches at the California Federation of Labor Convention in San Diego and in front of the legislature in Sacramento, CA, in support of AI protections legislation.
This show is part of The Frederick Speaker Series. Now in its 14th season, The Frederick Speaker Series has developed a reputation for bringing world-class speakers to the Frederick area. The Series aims to engage the community through enlightening discourse and meaningful topics. As a result, Frederick’s reputation as an intellectual hub continues to grow, drawing audiences from D.C., Baltimore, and beyond.
In September of 2025, Astin was elected president of SAG/AFTRA. Astin served on the National and Los Angeles Local Boards, as well as on many committees (Executive, Strike Preparedness, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and the Government Rules Committee). He was on the 2023 TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee, which oversaw the historic 118 summer strike, as well as 2024/2025 Animation & Commercials Negotiating Committees. Recently, he delivered keynote speeches at the California Federation of Labor Convention in San Diego and in front of the legislature in Sacramento, CA, in support of AI protections legislation.
This show is part of The Frederick Speaker Series. Now in its 14th season, The Frederick Speaker Series has developed a reputation for bringing world-class speakers to the Frederick area. The Series aims to engage the community through enlightening discourse and meaningful topics. As a result, Frederick’s reputation as an intellectual hub continues to grow, drawing audiences from D.C., Baltimore, and beyond.
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20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
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Host or PublisherWeinberg Center for the Arts
