A few personal details about Sean Astin:

• Graduated with honors from UCLA; B.A. in History & B.A. in English (American Literature and Culture)
  
• Alumnus of Los Angeles Valley College and presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Patrons Association and the Arts Council
  
• Attended Crossroads High School for the Arts
  
• Studied acting with the legendary Stella Adler in her Master Class at the Stella Adler Conservatory in Los Angeles
  
• Member of the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
  
• Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army
  
• Has the power to make you an honorary Goonie!
  
• Born in Santa Monica, California February 25, 1971
  
• Currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Christine Louise and daughters Alexandra Louise (b. November 27, 1996) and Elizabeth Louise (b. August 6, 2002)
  
• Alexandra Astin has been an active player on her school's soccer team.