Elijah Wood
Movie Actor
Elijah Jordan Wood is an American actor, voice actor, DJ and producer known for his work in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wood is voicing the character Jace Rucklin as a guest role in the ongoing 2018 animated series Star Wars Resistance.
About
Elijah Jordan Wood was born on January 28, 1981 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is an American actor who started his career as a child artist in the film industry. His parents are Debra and Warren Wood. Elijah has two brothers: Zack and Zachary.
At the age of seven, he began modeling for various print ads and television commercials, eventually landing roles in films like Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Paradise (1991). In 1994, he starred in The War, which earned him critical acclaim. He then went on to star in several other productions such as Deep Impact (1998), The Faculty (1998) and The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003).
In 2004, he starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Sin City. He also voiced characters for animated films such as Happy Feet (2006) and 9 (2009). In 2007, he co-founded the production company SpectreVision with Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Lisa Whalen.
Wood's later works include Maniac (2012), Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012), Grand Piano (2013), Set Fire to the Stars (2014) and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017). He also reprised his role as Frodo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy between 2012-2014.
He has been nominated for several awards including Saturn Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1981</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Elijah Wood is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On January 28, 1981, Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1989</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Film Credit</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood receives his first film credit for the movie Back to the Future Part II.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1994</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Appears in The War</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood stars alongside Kevin Costner in the 1994 movie The War.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lead Role in The Faculty</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood stars as Zeke Tyler in the 1998 movie The Faculty.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2001</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lead Role in Lord of the Rings Trilogy</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood stars as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2007</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Satellite Award for Bobby</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood receives a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Bobby.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lead Role in The Last Witch Hunter</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Wood stars as Kaulder in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's a Versatile Actor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Elijah Wood is a versatile actor who has starred in many critically acclaimed films and television shows. He is adept at playing both comedic and dramatic roles, allowing him to portray a wide range of characters.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's a Charismatic Person</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Elijah Wood has an infectious charisma on screen and off. His charm and wit make him an instant hit with fans, and he often appears in various fan conventions to meet and greet his admirers.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He Has a Great Sense of Humor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Elijah Wood is known for his sharp wit and great sense of humor. Whether it's on the big screen or in interviews, Elijah knows how to make people laugh with his quick wit and clever jokes.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> He's a Professional DJ</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Elijah Wood is an established DJ and music producer. He often shows up to some of the biggest music festivals in the US and Europe, playing sets under the name 'DJ ELIOT.'</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Won an MTV Movie Award</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2002, Elijah Wood won the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male Performance for his role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Has Appeared in Music Videos</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Elijah Wood has made several cameo appearances in music videos, including the video for Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and Michael Jackson's "Black or White."</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Voiced a Character in The Simpsons</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Elijah Wood voiced a character in the popular animated show The Simpsons, in which he played a computer hacker named Ryan.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Trained as a Child Actor</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Elijah Wood began his acting career as a child actor when he was just 8 years old. He trained at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.</p></div>
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