- Born
- Birth nameChristine Louise Harrell
- Christine Astin is best known for her work as an Academy Award nominated producer on Kangaroo Court (1994) as well as for her position as Vice President and CFO of Lava Entertainment.
Christine was born Christine Louise Harrell to Nancy Miller and firefighter Frank Harrell on September 12, 1967 just outside LaPorte, Indiana. She grew up modeling and at the age of 17 she earned the title of Miss Teen Indiana (1984). She would later continue modeling in Los Angeles before starting her career in the film and television industry working at Special Artists Agency as assistant to Elizabeth Dalling, CEO, senior partner and head of international and celebrity representation.
After beginning her studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Christine graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in History & a B.A. in English American Literature and Culture. She married Sean Astin on July 11, 1994 and has three daughters, actress Ali Astin (born November 27, 1996), Elizabeth Louise Astin (born August 6, 2002), and Isabella Louise Astin (born July 22, 2005).
While raising her children, she has been deeply involved community service, working with the Girl Scouts of greater Los Angeles and local government, lending her artistic talents to city beautification. Christine now serves as Vice President and CFO of Lava Entertainment, working in Los Angeles.
- IMDb mini biography by: Alex Iris
- SpouseSean Astin(July 11, 1992 - present) (3 children)
- ChildrenElizabeth Louise AstinIsabella Louise Astin
- On July 22 2005, third daughter, Isabella Louise Astin, was born at 5lb. 4oz.
- Daughter-in-law of actors Patty Duke and John Astin.
- On August 6, 2002, Christine and Sean's second daughter, Elizabeth Louise Astin, was born.
- Mother of Ali Astin.
- Expecting 3rd child with husband Sean in summer 2005.
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