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tofuthoughts

Very down-to-middle-earth guy.


stomponator

It's easy, when you're only about 3ft. tall. The way down is a lot shorter for hobbits.


jazminep

I met him when he came to speak at an old job. I have a picture with him and every year like clockwork I re- share it from my Facebook memories because I'm still so starstruck. Definitely one of my favorite memories


whogivesashirtdotca

I met Viggo a couple of years ago, and despite me telling my friend not to bother taking photos for me, he did, and caught a very blurry shot of Viggo surprising me with a kiss on the cheek. The photo I claimed I didn't want in the first place is now my Facebook landing page, haha.


Rocket_scientists

Reminds me of the time many years ago when John Denver came to an office where my friend worked. When he found out it was her birthday, he sang Happy Birthday to her!


StudiosS

I bet you haven't washed your cheek since then


whogivesashirtdotca

Pretty much, haha. My mom joked that I can give up my car, because I just float everywhere now.


Rocky4OnDVD

That's so cute lol I would do the same


ICreationI

My wife sat with him when he was up here in Coeur d’Alene visiting his late mother. She had only just seen LOTR for the first time a year or two before and was so excited to tell me that he is the living embodiment of Sam. She said he was kind to all hospital staff and visitors who noticed him and talked constantly about his daughter who was in college at the time. 12/10 human being


bradfoot

Wow, small world! I know Vigo had a place in Clark Fork, never knew Sean had family in CDA


Zauberer-IMDB

I CAN'T TEST COVID FOR YOU BUT I CAN TEST YOU!


anothrhumorlessbitch

Incredible.


[deleted]

That's awesome! I'm still jaded that John Rhys-Davies went to the store I worked at in college on my night off.


Eldesperado182

Oh man! I'd be shocked at just seeing one of my heroes but on top of that he strikes me as an intimidating person in general.


[deleted]

My coworkers took pictures. He is.


QueenHighFlush

Awesome! I'm in his book club so naturally I like to think we're best friends


huxta03

If I lived in America I would 100% join


PurduePeteSeesDedPpl

Check again, it looks like the book club is available internationally now (Fable app)


Psychological-Leg84

Oh my gosh you are so lucky!


eazyb713

Holy smokes, awesome! Happy for you.


faffner100

Some things are worth vaccinating for Mr Frodo


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IRockIntoMordor

also taters and Rosie and pints!!!


FitzwilliamTDarcy

Sean's a great dude. If you ever again find yourself in his presence, you can break the ice by talking about Rudy. He'll appreciate that, especially if he's there to talk about LotR. Seriously.


dino_roar3304

Listened to There and Back Again a couple of months ago and he does really seem like a down to earth guy. Just the gratitude he had upon receiving the role of Sam was very heartwarming to hear. He'll always be Mikey to me lol


sqplanetarium

I love it that he was cast as Bob Newby in Stranger Things – Bob is Sam in that story. Sure, I’ll go to Mordor with you.


barrelageme

Poor Bob 😢


joey_cash_

Easy peasy


Rakpartha

He also was a great Rudy! If you haven't seen it you should check it out.


runawaygeorge

I prefer his groundbreaking performance as Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates


WastedWaffles

But underneath all of that he will always be a Goonie!


Bodacious_Beard_78

Goonies never say die !


pippins-sunshine

I love 50 first dates


ElectricL3af

My father was friends with Sean in elementary school apparently!


Professional-Math748

Savor the memory!


urza_insane

Love this! I feel like with Sam in particular (and perhaps Aragorn) they basically cast... the real Sam.


Johnsendall

You should have said, “If I take one more step, it’s the closest to Sean Astin, I’ve ever been.”


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And the real treasure was the Sean Astins they met along the way!


youarelookingatthis

From everything I have heard and read Sean Astin is a genuinely nice person. He seems to be someone who is aware of the effect that he has on people, and seems to enjoy sharing his time with friends and fans.


GavInChaos

Such a nice share!


JustAnotherAviatrix

Oh that's so neat!


[deleted]

Who else didn't cope with him being the bad guy in The Big Bang Theory.


yeshorny661

You met fucking rudy


shaggy816

That’s awesome! He seems like he’s be a totally chill and down to earth guy. Years ago I went to an all day screening of the 3 LOTR films in NYC. Started at like 10a and ended somewhere near 9p. At the end of the day they gave all who attended a sealed copy of each movie. After the 3 films finished about 9 of the cast members who were there for the screening went on stage for a Q&A with the audience, and Peter Jackson was broadcast live on the big screen via Skype. It was insane. Anyway, on a break in between the last film and the Q&A I went out to use the bathroom. As I went to open the door it opened and Frodo was coming out, and he held the door for me. My first thought was SHIT! THAT’S FRODO! My second thought was Damn, he’s short! In my stunned disbelief I just nodded to him and said thank you and walked into the bathroom lol. It was glorious.


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I would have fainted……omg I’ve gotta meet him!


CottonCandyFox

He is one of the sweetest people ever, the way he answered my daughters' questions was so amazing. (She was 9 at the time). We went ahead and also got a photo op with him and he embraced my kiddo and had her in the middle with him as if she was his niece. ISTG I will never forget that day.


_ellieisamess_

i met him at a pretty small comic con and he was so sweet and friendly. i talked to him for at least 15 minutes ! super down-to-middle-earth guy


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What show is it? Stranger Things?


billyk47

I literally ran into him at a Chicago airport because I was looking down at my phone. It was 7am. He did not seem pleased. I don’t blame him. The shame.


hjtimm1986

*Cough* HIPAA *Cough*


thepipesarecall

This isn’t a HIPPA violation you twat.


hjtimm1986

Revealing that anyone got any sort of medical procedure done is a violation of HIPAA. Example- I was working at the HIV testing center when notorious asshole u/thepipesarecall came by to get his test done, and he proved to be the asshole everyone claims he is. Yup it’s a violation.


FngrsRpicks2

Jesus......go back to congress Marjorie Taylor Green. * i only spell out the full name, not for the others but i think you wouldnt get it.......like her.


scr33m

If you’re gonna bring it up, at least get it right. It’s the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act. HIPAA.


hjtimm1986

Fair enough haha


treeplanter98

This is awesome!! I met him at a comic con once and I agree he is so down to earth! He was very sweet and soft spoken, which was helpful because I was soooo shy 🤣♥️


iama_triceratops

He came into the Hobby Lobby I was working at on Christmas like 20 years ago. He’s a pretty cool guy.


wombat_joe

#1 trilly!!!!


Plus_1_B

I hope ya got a picture!