Sean Astin, who played the loyal companion and tireless traveler in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, made an appearance Sunday in Jackson during his trek through the southeastern part of the state.
Astin, wow making gold who also is known for roles in "The Goonies" and "Rudy," helped local supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama make calls to encourage residents to register to vote.
Astin's hour-long evening stop at Jackson's Art 634, 634 N. Mechanic St., lotro gold was part of a weekend registration effort that also included stops in Flint, Grand Blanc and Ann Arbor.