Astin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Alexander Astin Alexander W. Astin (May 30, 1932 – May 18, 2022) was the Allan M. Cartter Distinguished Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change, at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was founding director of the Higher Education Res ...

(born 1932), American education professor * Allen V. Astin (1904–1984), American physicist and director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology * Anne Astin, Australian biochemist and forensic expert *

Barrett Astin Barrett Astin (born October 22, 1991) is a former American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds. Career Amateur Astin attended Forrest City High School in Forrest City, Arkansas and playe ...

(born 1991), American pitcher * Helen Astin (1932–2015), Greek-born American education professor *

James Astin James Astin (born 16 August 1900-1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. Born in Hapton, Lancashire, Astin joined Football League First Division club Burnley from the British Army in the summer of 1921. He made ...

(1900–?), English footballer *

John Astin John Allen Astin (born March 30, 1930) is an American actor and director who has appeared in numerous stage, television and film roles. He is best known for starring in ''The Addams Family'' (1964–1966), as patriarch Gomez Addams, reprising th ...

(born 1930), American actor and teacher *

Mackenzie Astin Mackenzie Alexander Astin (born May 12, 1973) is an American actor. Early and personal life Astin was born on May 12, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, the son of actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin. His brother is actor Sean Astin. He at ...

(born 1973), American actor, son of John Astin and Patty Duke *Patty Duke Astin, now known as

Patty Duke Anna Marie "Patty" Duke (December 14, 1946 – March 29, 2016) was an American actress and mental health advocate. Over the course of her acting career, she was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Aw ...

(1946–2016), US actor, singer, author, and mental health advocate; ex-wife of John Astin *

Sean Astin Sean Patrick Astin (né Duke; February 25, 1971) is an American actor. His acting roles include Samwise Gamgee in ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy (2001–2003), Mikey Walsh in ''The Goonies'' (1985), Daniel Ruettiger in ''Rudy'' (1993), Doug ...

(born 1971), American actor, director, producer, and voice artist; son of Patty Duke; adopted son of John Astin *

Skylar Astin Skylar Astin Lipstein (born September 23, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He became known for portraying Jesse Swanson in the musical films ''Pitch Perfect'' (2012) and ''Pitch Perfect 2'' (2015). He originated the role of Georg in the Broa ...

(born 1987), American actor and musician

Fictional characters

*Jan Rek ter'Astin, a character in the fictional

Liaden universe The Liaden universe ( or ) is the setting for an ongoing series of science fiction stories written by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. The series covers a considerable time period, some thousands of years in all, although since it also covers more ...

*Dr. Robert Astin, a character in the television series ''

Quincy, M.E. ''Quincy, M.E.'' (also called ''Quincy'') is an American mystery medical drama television series from Universal Studios that aired on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983. Jack Klugman starred in the title role as a Los Angeles County med ...

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*Astin, Koine Greek name for

Vashti Vashti ( he, , translit=Vaštī; ; ) was a queen of Persia and the first wife of Persian king Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther, a book included within the Tanakh and the Old Testament which is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim. She was either e ...

, first wife of King Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther *ASTIN, acronym for Actuarial Studies in Non-life Insurance, a section of the

International Actuarial Association The International Actuarial Association (IAA) is a worldwide association of local professional actuarial associations. History The IAA is the continuation of the ''Comité Permanent des Congrès d’Actuaires'', established in 1895, as an assoc ...

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