Elijah Wood
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
ActingBirthday
January 28, 1981Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
112Place of birth
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USAAlso known as
Элайджа Вуд, Элайджа Джордан Вуд, 일라이저 우드, 伊利亚·伍德, 伊莱贾·伍德, 伊莱贾·乔丹·伍德, イライジャ・ウッドCast credits
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
PatrickThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Frodo BagginsThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Frodo BagginsThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Frodo BagginsBack to the Future Part II
Video Game BoySin City
KevinEverything Is Illuminated
Jonathan Safran FoerAvalon
Michael KayeParis Je T'aime
Le garçon (Quartier de la Madeleine)Forever Young
Nat CooperBobby
William AvaryInternal Affairs
Sean StretchChain of Fools
MikeyRadio Flyer
MikeNorth
NorthDeep Impact
Leo BiedermanGreen Street Hooligans
Matt BucknerSpy Kids 3-D: Game Over
The GuyThe Oxford Murders
Martin9
#9 (voice)The Good Son
Mark EvansCrew credits
The Greasy Strangler
ProducerOpen Windows
Executive ProducerA Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Executive ProducerThe Boy
ProducerCooties
ProducerThe Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes
ProducerMandy
ProducerBitch
ProducerDeep Web
ThanksColor Out of Space
ProducerDaniel Isn't Real
ProducerDunwich Horror
ProducerSeven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
ProducerNo Man of God
ProducerArchenemy
ProducerToad Road
Executive Producer