Sean Astin recalls ‘traumatic’ incident with mother Patty Duke

Sean Astin remembers a "traumatic" time with his famous mother, Patty Duke. He was a young actor when it happened on a movie set. Duke became very upset with a crew member. This person made a rude comment about Astin’s braces.

Astin joked, "She was only 4 feet 11 inches, but she scared people." He felt her reaction was more intense than the comment itself. Astin said that Duke wanted to protect him from pain because of her own difficult childhood.

Astin started acting at a young age. He got his first role in a TV movie when he was only 10 years old. He became well-known after his role in The Goonies at age 14. During this time, Duke often supported him on set.

Duke had a successful acting career. She won an Academy Award for playing Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker. After her death in 2016, Astin remembered her for her love and kindness in life.

How much do you know?

What was the name of Sean Astin's mother?

Meryl Streep

Patty Duke

Julie Andrews

Diane Keaton

At what age did Sean Astin get his first role in a TV movie?

8 years old

10 years old

12 years old

14 years old

In which movie did Sean Astin become well-known?

The Goonies

The Lord of the Rings

Stand By Me

Indiana Jones

What height was Patty Duke?

5 feet 1 inch

4 feet 11 inches

5 feet 4 inches

6 feet

For which role did Patty Duke win an Academy Award?

For playing Anne Frank

For playing Helen Keller

For playing Judy Garland

For playing Mary Poppins

What year did Patty Duke pass away?

2014

2015

2016

2017

Sean Astin was afraid of his mother, Patty Duke.

True False

Patty Duke had a history of a difficult childhood.

True False

Sean Astin's mother was very supportive of him during his acting career.

True False

Sean Astin started his acting career in his twenties.

True False

Patty Duke won an Emmy Award during her career.

True False

Sean Astin's reaction to the crew member's comment was one of indifference.

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Sean Astin remembers a time with his mother, Patty Duke.

Duke became upset with a crew member for making a rude comment about Astin's .

Astin became well-known after his role in at age 14.

Patty Duke won an Academy Award for playing Helen Keller in The Worker.

Astin said Duke wanted to protect him from pain because of her own childhood.

After her death in 2016, Astin remembered his mother for her love and in life.

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