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| Born | February 25, 1971 |
| Hometown | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Christine Harrell (m 1992 - present) |
| Children | Isabella Louise Astin , Alexandra Astin , Elizabeth Louise Astin |
| Parents | John Astin , Patty Duke |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Winner |
| 2003 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
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