DSSKY welcomes actor Sean Astin to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A legendary Hollywood actor visited Bowling Green Saturday evening to support a local nonprofit.

Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky hosted a dinner at Sloan Convention Center featuring Sean Astin, who famously starred in films “Rudy,” “The Goonies,” and “The Lord of the Rings”

WNKY News 40 Weather Chief Chris Allen interviewed the actor. Astin shared stories about his 40-plus-year acting career and his current role as president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Proceeds from the event support Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky’s mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families through support, education, resources, and activities.

For more information, visit www.dssky.org.