The Lord of the Rings actor opens up about the importance of carrying on his late mother Patty Duke's legacy in mental health advocacy Although actor Sean Astin is famous for his memorable roles ...

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He acted alongside his real-life mom, Patty Duke. As many remember, his big break and film debut was The Goonies (1985), wherein Astin played the character of Michael “Mikey” Walsh.

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actress Patty Duke, who publicly shared her battles with bipolar disorder. Astin will speak at the commencement ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14 at Pauley Pavilion.

In one regard, Sean Astin is the perfect individual to appear ... 40-plus-year career that began with the help of his mother, Patty Duke, a legendary actress who won an Oscar and Emmy.