Michael Tell- Ex-husband of Patty Duke

Who is Michael Tell?

Michael Tell is an American rock promoter. He is also a writer and publisher of the news agency; The Las Vegas Israelite. However, he is known as the ex-husband of late American actress Patty Duke. Additionally, he is the father of actor Sean Astin.

Since the marriage ended as abruptly as it took place, people couldn’t stop questioning their relationship

Quick facts

Full name	Michael Tell
Nickname	Mike
Birthday	1950
Age	73 years old
Sun sign	Unknown
Traits	Unknown
Birthplace	Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA
Currently residing	Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA
Nationality	American
Parents	No information
Grandparents	No information
Siblings	No information
Marital status	Divorced
Spouse	Patty Duke (ex-wife)
Children	Sean Astin
Education	No information
Profession	Event manager
Net worth	USD 1 million
Social media	None
Height	5′ 9″
Eye color	Brown
Hair Color	Brown

Early Life

Michael Tell was born in 1950 in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA. He discovered his love for rock music in high school. So, he decided that he wanted to get involved in rock music. As a result, he pursued his career as a rock promoter as he was not a good singer.

Additionally, he was a writer and publisher of the news agency; The Las Vegas Israelite. Michael gained recognition only after his marriage to Patty. However, we know he completed high school and didn’t continue schooling.

Relationships

Michael Tell and Patty Duke tied the knot in June 1970. Patty married Michael after discovering that she was pregnant. However, 13 days after their marriage, the couple separated.

Patty Duke

Patty is a well-known American actor and writer. She is also a politician, advocate, and a fantastic mother. The ex-wife of Michael was born on December 14, 1946, in Manhattan, New York. Her mother, Frances Margaret (McMahon), worked as a cashier, and her father, John Patrick Duke, was a cab driver and handyman.

Patty had a break in her acting career when she portrayed the blind and deaf Helen Keller in the Broadway version of The Miracle Worker. The movie won her an Academy Award for best supporting actor. Similarly, she also became the youngest actor to win an Oscar Award at 16.

Similarly, Patty starred in films such as Billie, Valley of The Dolls, Me, Natalie, and others. In addition, Patty also won several prestigious awards, like Emmy Awards, Primetime Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.

Patty is also a political advocate for the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), AIDS, and nuclear disarmament. Sadly, Patty passed away at the age of 69 on March 29, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from sepsis from a ruptured intestine.

Patty was married four times in her lifetime. She married Harry Falk on November 26, 1965, and divorced on March 24, 1970. Similarly, on June 26, 1970, her marriage with Michael was annulled on July 9, 1970. She had one son Sean Austin with Tell.

Later, she married John Astin on November 26, 1972. She had a son Mackenzie Astin but divorced on November 3, 1985. Then, Duke tied the knot with Michael Pearce on March 15, 1986. Though they had no children together, they adopted a son named Kevin Pearce.

Sean Astin

Sean is an American actor, film producer, voice-over artist, and director. On February 25, 1971, he was born to Patty Duke in Santa Monica, California.

The son of Michael Tell studied a B.A. in History and English from the University of California in 1993.

Sean began acting in the mid-1980s when he made his cinematic debut at 13 in Steven Spielberg’s action-comedy The Goonies. However, he is most recognized for playing the hobbit Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings film series.

Sean Astin has received many prestigious awards for his outstanding performances.

Is Michael Tell Sean Astin’s father?

Patty gave birth to Sean on February 25, 1971. She was in a relationship with two other men while pregnant with Sean. Patty claimed that John Astin was Sean’s biological father. She said they had kept their relationship private as John married Suzanne Hahn. Later, John divorced Suzanne and married Patty Duke when Sean was three years. So, Sean took John’s last name, and people considered Sean his son.

But things changed when Patty confessed to Sean that Desi Arnaz Jr., the famous son of the popular parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was the father. So, at 14, Sean started to work to improve his relationship with Arnaz.

However, the confusion didn’t resolve there. When Sean was in his mid-20s, one of Michael’s relatives told Sean they were somehow related. So, finally, Sean decided to do a DNA test to discover the truth. The results showed he is the biological son of Michael.

In an interview, Sean stated, “Desi Arnaz Jr. loves me, and I love him. We are so close. Science tells me that he’s not my biological father. Science tells me that Mike Tell is. I can call any of them on the phone any time I want to. John, Desi, Mike, or Papa Mike … my four dads.”

Career

Michael Tell is an event manager primarily organizing rock concerts. In addition to that, he is also a writer and publisher of the news agency; The Las Vegas Israelite.

Michael Tell Net Worth

Michael is doing well in his career. So, he has earned an impressive amount from his work as a rock promoter and newspaper publisher.

Michael Tell net worth is estimated to be USD 1 million.

FAQs

Who is Sean Astin’s real biological father?

Sean Astin’s biological father is Michael. However, he was raised as John Astin’s son, so he has taken John’s last name.

Is Michael Tell still alive?

Yes, Michael is still alive and in good health.

How old is Michael Tell?

Michael was born in 1950. So, he is 73 years old.

How tall is Michael Tell?

Michael Tell is 5’9″ tall.

Did Michael Tell ever remarry after Patty Duke?

Michael Tell married Patty Duke on June 26, 1970. However, they separated after only thirteen days of their marriage. Michael is not known to remarry after Patty Duke.

How much is Michael Tell’s net worth?

Michael’s net worth is estimated to be USD 1 million. His source of income is his career as a rock promoter.