Sean Astin, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Rudy,’ is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

Actor Sean Astin elected president of SAG-AFTRA

(NBC, KYMA) - Actor Sean Astin has been elected as the new president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Astin was voted in Friday and will succeed Fran Drescher as president of SAG-AFTRA with 79% of the vote. Following the win, Astin released a statement saying: "Now is a time for optimism and creativity. I am thrilled that the members have allowed me to lead our storied organization out …

Sean Astin, 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Rudy' star, is elected as SAG-AFTRA's president

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president.

Sean Astin Elected President of SAG-AFTRA, Replacing Fran Drescher

"Lord of the Rings" icon Sean Astin has been elected president of Hollywood's SAG-AFTRA union. The post Sean Astin Elected President of SAG-AFTRA, Replacing Fran Drescher appeared first on Breitbart.

Actors Union Elects Sean Astin

Sean Astin, best known for his role in The Lord of the Rings , has been elected president of SAG-AFTRA, assuming the office once held by his mother, Patty Duke. Astin won with close to 80% of the vote, defeating Chuck Slavin, while his running mate, Michelle Hurd, was elected secretary-treasurer...

'The Goonies,' 'Lord of the Rings' star elected as new SAG-AFTRA president

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Sean Astin, who starred in the iconic Oregon-made film 'The Goonies' 40 years ago, reached a career milestone in becoming the new president of SAG-AFTRA. On Friday, Astin was elected by the union which represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals, succeeding Fran Drescher in the position. ‘A cosmic show’: Sunset Magazine names Oregon spot among best nature getaways Astin co…

Sean Astin, son of Academy Award-winning actress Patti Duke, is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected a new president.