Patty Duke’s Son Finally Knows His Father After DNA Testing

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He's a former child star, a hobbit hero, and a Stranger Things fan favorite. He is Sean Astin, one of the most beloved and versatile actors of his generation. But behind his dazzling career and happy family life, there was a secret that haunted him for years: the identity of his biological father.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - A Giant Question Mark
02:16 - The I Love Lucy Connection
03:41 - Tell It To Me Straight
05:41 - Sean's Happily Ever After
08:07 - Outro

Sean Astin grew up believing that John Astin, the actor who played Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, was his dad. John Astin had adopted Sean and raised him as his own son, after marrying his mother Patty Duke, an Oscar-winning actress and mental health advocate. But when Sean was 14, Patty Duke dropped a bombshell: John Astin was not his father. Instead, she claimed that Desi Arnaz Jr., the son of TV legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, was his real dad.

Sean Astin had to adjust to a new reality, but he also found a silver lining. He developed a strong bond with Desi Arnaz Jr., who became like a godfather to him. He also kept his relationship with John Astin, who loved him as his own son. It seemed like everything was finally all cleared up. But there was more to the story...

When Sean Astin was in his 20s, he met a relative of Michael Tell's who claimed that he might be his real father. Michael Tell was a rock promoter and writer whom Patty Duke had married briefly in 1970, in a bizarre and impulsive scheme to escape public scrutiny. They never consummated their union... or did they?

Sean Astin decided to take a DNA test to find out the truth once and for all. He asked John Astin, Desi Arnaz Jr., and Michael Tell to participate. The results were shocking and surprising, but if you want to know what they determined, you'll have to watch this video to find out.

How did Sean Astin react to this revelation? How did Patty Duke feel about it? How did Sean Astin maintain his relationships with all three men? And how did this mystery affect his life and career? Watch this video to find out the amazing story of Sean Astin's quest for his father's identity.

Patty Duke’s Son Finally Knows His Father After DNA Testing
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It speaks well of Sean's character and personality that he is close to all three men, who potentially could have been his father. The fact that all three are happy to have Sean in their lives. tells us that Sean is a man of substance and integrity.

maryoleary
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I was once an extra in a movie with Sean, even though he was the main actor, he was so down to earth and treated everyone on set with so much kindness and respect. I got to talk to him personally for a couple of minutes, Sean is truly a wonderful human being!

cshell
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Sean is a thoroughly decent man. He took a chaotic beginning regarding his paternity through no fault of his own and acted with dignity.

sugarcookiecube
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I met Patty several times when she shopped at the Macy’s where I worked. She was incredibly gracious and kind. When I told the younger girls I worked with that they were in the presence of a true Hollywood legend, she smiled and told them that she was known more as Sean Astin’s mother and that she was so proud of that.

katiem
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I'm so happy to learn he finally learned who his biological father is but most importantly that he had 3 very exceptional and wonderful men who were willing to step in as role models and give him the fatherly love and guidance all young boys/men need. Thank you to all who were involved.

kathydoebling
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I met Patty Duke in a lobby of an Atlantic City about 60 years ago. She agreed to meet about 5 little fans and she hung out and answered questions for about 20 minutes. I have no idea where my autographed post card is but my impression of her was amazing ! And Sean most definitely, from what I can see, has inherited the best of the best !

earthling
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Who wouldn’t be proud to have this gentleman as a son? I’m so glad that all three men were there for him at various stages of his life. I have always been impressed by him. 😊

pauladixon
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A true father sometimes isn't always a blood relative, looks like Sean was loved by more than one loved and a lucky young man in the end!💕

shurst
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As someone who is adopted, I think It's wonderful he has so much love around him. Thank you my friend 😊

leesashriber
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Wow! Some kids grow up never knowing their Dad, He had 3 Dads! And it seems they are ALL amazing Dads! ❤

conniemartin
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What a surprise. I don’t remember Michael Tell at all! I always assumed Desi Arnaz Jr was his bio dad. What a tangled time that was. God bless John Astin for being such a good dad to him. 🥰

marlaknaack
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It’s awesome that so many people cared for this little guy ❤ that’s a beautiful thing. And yes! He looks like his father!❤

raquelb
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Sean is an amazing talent as was his mother... met him once through his philanthropic work promoting reading. He was very kind and gracious and I wish him the best.

bettrho
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Patty Duke was an amazing actress and has left behind a wonderful body of work. May her soul rest in peace. Sean is a wonderful actor too and has had a stable life with his wife and daughters. May they remain happy. He is lucky to have had three Dads.

deirdreyearwood
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I always loved Patty Duke! She was a natural at acting. I'm so glad for her son that now he knows who his father is.

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I was just at a speaking event with Sean Astin as the attraction. He is such a delightful, balanced, humble, sweet man. He is using his past to promote mental health awareness and is a very engaging speaker. With all he has been through, he is such an example of being an overcomer! :)

aldawnadee
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Lots of people cared, including 2 outstanding men, and a guy that passed through Patty Duke's life briefly. I knew who my father was, but he never cared and I live with it every day.

frederickcombs
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I always thought Sean deserved the Oscar for his work. Phenomenal actor. No one else could have become Samwise the way he did. Perfect casting!

TheGaloof
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Sean is a nice guy to stand by the guys who loved him even though they weren't his Dad.

Everettel
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I had a mother who hated me, but I had a father who loved me and taught me the meaning of respect and dignity. To him I owe my success as a parent.

God bless Sean. We all love him. An outstanding man!

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