Apr 29, 2022 · "There was a lot of stuff in the press early on," John Astin told PEOPLE in 2001 of his son Sean's birth. When Patty Duke gave birth to her first son, Sean Astin, in 1971, her life was...

Jan 20, 2020 · Actor John Astin, best known as Gomez Addams in “The Addams Family” TV show, has five children. One of them is Sean Astin, who learned who his biological father was when he was 26 years old.

He is the son of actress Patty Duke and was adopted in 1972 by her then-husband, actor John Astin.

Aug 15, 2024 · 'The Lord of the Rings' star Sean Astin loves his big, blended family. Here’s everything to know about Sean Astin’s mother Patty Duke, his father John Astin and his biological father...

Oct 18, 2021 · The Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin didn’t find out who his father was until he was 26 years old. Not that he lacked a fatherly influence, as he was raised by mother Patty Duke, with actor John Astin. For years, the actor believed Aston to be his biological father. However, things were about to get complicated.

Sep 23, 2022 · At the time of Astin’s conception, she was involved with three different men—actors Desi Arnaz Jr. and John Astin, as well as rock promoter Michael Tell. When she learned she was pregnant, Duke married Tell, but the marriage lasted just 13 days.

Mar 29, 2023 · Not only did Sean sustain relationships with his adopted father (John Astin) and his stepfather (Mike Pearce), but he also gained new relationships with his supposed biological father (Desi Arnaz Jr.) and his actual biological father (Michael Tell).

Jan 2, 2017 · After dating for two years, Duke got married to John Astin on August 5, 1972. One year old Sean cried out “Daddy” at the wedding and this was interestingly the Aha! moment in their soon to be father-son relationship. In no time, John had …

Nov 10, 2022 · Before he was Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings, young Sean Astin was a hardworking up-and-coming actor. But he wasn't just any actor - he was the son of Patty Duke and John Astin. Here's a look back at Sean's early career, from when he was a teen!

Apr 8, 2019 · Patty Duke’s complicated love life caught up with her when her son, Sean Astin, took a DNA test to find out who his biological father really was. Sean Astin has been acting since the ‘80s which was no surprise growing up with his famous parents Patty Duke and John Astin.