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Elijah Wood

Born
January 28, 1981
Elijah Wood is an American actor. Elijah Wood possesses a remarkable and enduring career in entertainment, his initial rise to fame as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy merely the opening chapter. With a career beginning in childhood, he has proven both his longevity and his ability to transition from celebrated child actor to adult performer with a diverse range of roles across genres and mediums. Wood's early filmography demonstrates his youthful promise. Films like 'Paradise' (1991), 'Radio Flyer' (1992), and the psychological thriller 'The Good Son' (1993) established him as a talented presence. Though starring in 'North' (1994) proved a critical misstep, his performance was often singled out as a bright spot. His exploration of more mature roles in 'The Ice Storm' (1997), 'Deep Impact' (1998), and 'The Faculty' (1998) showcased a growing versatility as Wood gracefully navigated the transition to young adult. The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (2001-2003) transformed him into a global star. His heartfelt portrayal of Frodo Baggins, the humble hobbit burdened with the extraordinary task of destroying the One Ring, earned him widespread acclaim. Rather than remaining typecast following this success, Wood actively pursued challenging, offbeat roles that showcased his depth. He delivered a chilling performance as the sociopathic Kevin in 'Sin City' (2005) and lent his voice to both animation ('Happy Feet,' '9') and quirky television projects ('American Dad!,' 'Robot Chicken'). Balancing both mainstream and independent cinema, Wood starred as a tormented writer in 'Maniac' (2012) while also reprising his role as Frodo Baggins in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012). He played the lead role in the BBC America series 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' (2016-2017), where his portrayal of the endearingly eccentric Todd Brotzman brought him further recognition. An avid music lover, Wood demonstrates his entrepreneurial side as the founder of the record label Simian Records. His interest in the production side of the entertainment industry led to the creation of the production company SpectreVision in 2010. Specializing in horror and genre films, SpectreVision has backed titles like 'Cooties' (2014), 'A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night' (2014), and the acclaimed 'Mandy' (2018). In recent years, Wood has continued his eclectic filmography with parts in films like 'Come to Daddy' (2019), 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' (2017), and 'Color Out of Space' (2019). He also voiced characters in the video games 'Broken Age' (2014) and '11-11: Memories Retold' (2018). He further expanded his production work with the VR game 'Transference' (2018). IMDb mini bio by : yusufpiskin
Known For
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Frodo Baggins
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
Frodo Baggins
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002)
Frodo Baggins
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
(2012)
Frodo Baggins
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
(2004)
Patrick
The Last Witch Hunter
(2015)
Dolan 37th
Happy Feet
(2006)
Mumble (voice)
9
(2009)
9 (voice)
Sin City
(2005)
Kevin
Back to the Future Part II
(1989)
Video Game Boy
Deep Impact
(1998)
Leo Biederman
Happy Feet Two
(2011)
Mumble (voice)
The Good Son
(1993)
Mark Evans
The Faculty
(1998)
Casey Connor
Radio Flyer
(1992)
Mike
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
(2003)
The Guy
Full Filmography
Acting
Back to the Future Part II
(1989)
Video Game Boy
Avalon
(1990)
Michael Kaye
Internal Affairs
(1990)
Sean Stretch
Child in the Night
(1990)
Luke
Paradise
(1991)
Willard Young
Forever Young
(1992)
Nat Cooper
Radio Flyer
(1992)
Mike
The Witness
(1992)
Little Boy
Day-O
(1992)
Day-O
The Good Son
(1993)
Mark Evans
The Adventures of Huck Finn
(1993)
Huck Finn
North
(1994)
North
The War
(1994)
Stu Simmons
Flipper
(1996)
Sandy Ricks
Oliver Twist
(1997)
The Artful Dodger
The Ice Storm
(1997)
Mikey Carver
Deep Impact
(1998)
Leo Biederman
The Faculty
(1998)
Casey Connor
Black and White
(1999)
Wren
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
(2000)
Barney Snow
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Frodo Baggins
Chain of Fools
(2001)
Mikey
Quest for the Ring
(2001)
Self
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
(2001)
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002)
Frodo Baggins
Ash Wednesday
(2002)
Sean Sullivan
Try Seventeen
(2002)
Jones
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
(2002)
Self
The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Videos 1992-2002
(2002)
Boy with Hearphones (segment "Ridiculous Thoughts")
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
Frodo Baggins
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
(2003)
The Guy
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
(2003)
Tom Thumb (voice)
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
(2003)
Self
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
(2003)
Himself
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
(2004)
Patrick
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
(2004)
Self
Sin City
(2005)
Kevin
Everything Is Illuminated
(2005)
Jonathan Safran Foer
Green Street Hooligans
(2005)
Matt Buckner
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
(2005)
Self
I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust
(2005)
Klaus Langer / Dawid Rubinowicz (voice)
Paris Je T'aime
(2006)
Le garçon (Quartier de la Madeleine)
Bobby
(2006)
William Avary
Happy Feet
(2006)
Mumble (voice)
Day Zero
(2007)
Aaron Feller
The Oxford Murders
(2008)
Martin
Operation Filmmaker
(2008)
Himself
9
(2009)
9 (voice)
Beyond All Boundaries
(2009)
Corp. Wilfred Hanson / Capt. John C. Chapin
The Romantics
(2010)
Chip
The Heart is a Drum Machine
(2010)
Himself
WWII in HD: The Air War
(2010)
Andy Rooney (voice)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
Fight for Your Right Revisited
(2011)
Ad-Rock (B-Boys 1)
Happy Feet Two
(2011)
Mumble (voice)
Nightmare Factory
(2011)
Self
Boobie
(2011)
James
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
(2012)
Frodo Baggins
Celeste & Jesse Forever
(2012)
Scott
Maniac
(2012)
Frank
Revenge for Jolly!
(2012)
Thomas
The Narrative of Victor Karloch
(2012)
William Merriwether
Tron: Uprising - Beck's Beginning
(2012)
Beck (voice)
Pawn Shop Chronicles
(2013)
Johnny Shaw
Grand Piano
(2013)
Tom Selznick
Setup, Punch
(2013)
Reuben Stein
Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody
(2013)
Wirt (voice)
Mundos virtuales
(2013)
A Band Called Death
(2013)
Self
This Must Be the Only Fantasy
(2013)
Trevor
Maniac: The Making of Documentary
(2013)
Open Windows
(2014)
Nick Chambers
Set Fire to the Stars
(2014)
John M. Brinnin
Cooties
(2014)
Clint
Why Horror?
(2014)
Animation VO (voice)
Made in Japan
(2015)
Himself (voice)
The Last Witch Hunter
(2015)
Dolan 37th
Behind Over the Garden Wall
(2015)
Himself
Henry
(2015)
The Trust
(2016)
David Waters
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
(2017)
Tony
78/52
(2017)
Self
The Panama Papers
(2018)
John Doe (voice)
Come to Daddy
(2019)
Norval Greenwood
Solar Noise
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
No Man of God
(2021)
Bill Hagmaier
The Toxic Avenger
(2023)
Fritz Garbinger
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
(2023)
Self
Directing
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