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“I'd never heard of the 'Lord of the Rings', actually. So I went to the bookstore and there it was, three shelves of books about Tolkien and Middle-earth, and I was like, 'Holy cow, what else am I missing out on?'”

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Sean Astin
Sean Astin

Sean Astin, born on February 25, 1971, is an American film actor. He gained widespread popularity and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' series. After that, he has taken on significant roles in various films and television shows, including 'Back to the Future' and '2012'. more

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Book:The Aristotle Collection [50 Books]
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