Elijah Wood

Actor and producer, known for 'The Lord of the Rings'

Elijah Wood - Actor and producer, known for 'The Lord of the Rings'
Born

January 28th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1981, this individual began acting at a young age, debuting in television before transitioning to film. Became widely recognized for the role of Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. The performance garnered critical acclaim, contributing significantly to the film's success and cultural impact. After the trilogy, continued to take on a mix of independent films and voice acting roles, demonstrating a range of skills in the entertainment industry. In addition to acting, engaged in producing, with projects that further showcased talent in the creative field.

Played Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy

Appeared in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Produced and starred in 'Wilfred'

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