There And Back Again: An Actor's Tale - Hardcover

Astin, Sean With Joe Layden

 
9780312331467: There And Back Again: An Actor's Tale

Synopsis

The personal story of Sean Astin, best known for his performances in The Lord of the Rings films and Goonies describes his relationships with mother Patty Duke and stepfather John Astin, his childhood acting roles, the impact of the part of Sam Gamgee on his life, and his experiences with fellow performers. 200,000 first printing.

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About the Author

Sean Astin has appeared in over thiry films including The Goonies, Bulworth, Toy Soldiers, Courage Under Fire, 50 First Dates and the title role in Rudy. He starred as the hobbit Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and was nominated for an Academy Award for his short film Kangaroo Court. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Joe Layden is an award-winning journalist and author of numerous books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Rock Says. He lives in upstate New York.

From the Inside Flap

Parise for Sean Astin and his performance in Lord of the Rings Trilogy:

"Every night, Sean Astin is bringing people to tears with his performance it's so powerful."
- Peter Jackson, Director, Lord of the Rings film trilogy

"Sean Astin comes into his own with this brave, questing performance. . . Astin is the sould of the movie . . .It's fitting that Sam is the last face we see in Return of the King. He is the film's anchor, and Astin plays him with a tenderness that is unique and unforgettable."
- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

"The most touching figure . . .is Frodo's sidekick, Sam, who will literally follow Frodo into fire. Sam is played so well by Sean Astin this affectingly loyal hobbit seems the most human figure on screen."
- The New York Times

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