‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker

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‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker
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The actor is a UCLA alum, graduating in 1997 with degrees in American literature and history after beginning his higher education at Los Angeles Valley College.

Actor Sean Astin attends the “Rudy” In Concert 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Microsoft Theater on March 30, 2019, in Los Angeles. “Throughout his career, Sean Astin has inspired millions through his portrayal of passionate, brave and strong characters,” Miguel García-Garibay, senior dean of the UCLA College and dean of physical sciences, said in a statement.

Astin is a UCLA alum, graduating in 1997 with degrees in American literature and history after beginning his higher education at Los Angeles Valley College. “I’m thrilled to be returning to Westwood to speak to the class of 2024,” Astin said in a statement. “Graduating from UCLA was an incredibly proud moment in my life. I’m excited to celebrate alongside my fellow Bruins and offer some words of encouragement and inspiration as they begin their post-college journey.”

In addition to his big-screen credentials, Astin also appeared in the Netflix hit “Stranger Things” and more recently on ABC’s “The Conners.”Movie and TV stars join picket lines in fight over the future of HollywoodHe has been a member of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union’s national and Los Angeles boards since 2021, and served on the committee that successfully negotiated a new contract with Hollywood studios last year.

Astin will speak at the commencement ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14 at Pauley Pavilion.LAFD recruit fatally struck on 101 Freeway in Studio City, hit-and-run investigation launchedWNBA draft: Sparks select Stanford’s Cameron Brink with No. 2 pick, Rickea Jackson at No.

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