Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee of Bagshot Row.

Sean Astin has stared in such films as 'The Goonies' and has directed his own movie 'Kangaroo Court' with his wife. He also has a young daughter, who stars as Eleanor, the hobbit girl, in Lord of the Rings.

Samwise Gamgee.

Samwise is chosen as the first person to help Frodo on his quest to destroy the Ring, before being chosen he was the gardener of Bag End, like his Father (Gaffer Gamgee) and his Great Uncle. Quite unprepared for such a journey, Sam is amazed by the fastness of Middle-earth.