Tolkien called Samwise Gamgee "the chief hero" of The Lord of the Rings, going so far as to refer to the modest Hobbit as "far superior to" himself. Sam's grace, kindness, and undeniable heroism ...

"There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for," says Samwise Gamgee in The Two Towers. When fans think of The Lord of the Rings, a story rooted in themes of loyalty ...

Sean Astin's performance in The Lord of the Rings films helped solidify Samwise Gamgee as an all-time beloved fictional ...