Elijah Wood

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Born

January 28, 1981 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Birth name

Elijah Jordan Wood

“This bizarre industry presents so many paths of temptation. If you don't have some kind of foundation, typically from family, then it will be difficult to deal with.” American actor, he began his acting career at an early age. He appeared in commercials and television shows, but gained recognition with his role in the film “Radio Flyer” (1992), where he played a young boy in a touching story about childhood. Wood achieved international fame for his role as Frodo Baggins in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (2001-2003), directed by Peter Jackson. His portrayal of the Ring-bearer was acclaimed and cemented his status as one of the most talented young actors of his generation. After “The Lord of the Rings,” Wood participated in a variety of projects. Some of his notable works include “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), directed by Michel Gondry, and “Sin City” (2005), a film adaptation of the comic book directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. In the television series “Wilfred” (2011-2014), he played Ryan, a man who sees a dog (played by Jason Gann) as a human being. The series received praise for its originality and Wood's performance. In addition to acting, he has worked as a producer. He founded the production company “SpectreVision”, which specializes in genre films, especially in the field of horror films. He lent his voice to characters in several animated films and video games, including “Happy Feet” (2006) and “The Legend of Spyro” (2006-2008).