The Lord of the Rings was, of course, none other than Sauron himself, but Samwise Gamgee had the One Ring for a brief spell too. J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork, LotR, was released in three parts ...
Samwise Gamgee was integral to the story and to Frodo's success at destroying the One Ring. Sam enjoyed his life in the Shire. He liked his days of contentment but valued friends and family.