Elijah Wood

Biography

Elijah Jordan Wood, born on January 28, 1981, is an accomplished American actor and producer, best known for his iconic role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).

Wood's acting career began with a minor role in Back to the Future Part II (1989), and he gained fame as a child actor through performances in films like Avalon (1990) and The Good Son (1993). During his teenage years, he featured in notable films such as North (1994), Flipper (1996), and The Ice Storm (1997). Post-Lord of the Rings, Wood showcased his versatility in a variety of projects, including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017).

In addition to live-action roles, Wood lent his voice to characters in the Happy Feet series, 9 (2009), and the animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall (2014). He also starred in the dark comedy series Wilfred (2011-