CeruleanRuin@lemmy.one to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

TIL John Astin, the father of Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), auditioned for the part of Gandalf, & had previously starred in Peter Jackson's horror comedy 'The Frighteners'

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TIL John Astin, the father of Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), auditioned for the part of Gandalf, & had previously starred in Peter Jackson's horror comedy 'The Frighteners'

CeruleanRuin@lemmy.one to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

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Addams Family Star Recalls How He Almost Played Gandalf in Lord of The Rings

John Astin is known for his iconic role as Gomez Addams in the 60s TV show, but he almost became more famous as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's movies.

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He is the white sheep of the family.