Sean Astin’s shockingly ‘small’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ payday forced him to sell home at height of fame

The actor, who played Samwise Gamgee, said, "There was a disconnect between the attention that I was getting and how much money we had."

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Jul 28, 2026 - 13:06
Sean Astin’s shockingly ‘small’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ payday forced him to sell home at height of fame
The actor, who played Samwise Gamgee, said, "There was a disconnect between the attention that I was getting and how much money we had."
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