Elijah Wood

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About

Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for his lead role in the 2001 fantasy-adventure film, The Lord of the Rings. He has also had other notable roles in films such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Hobbit, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Wood's critically-acclaimed performances have earned him multiple awards and nominations, including at the Saturn Awards, Empire Awards and Gold Derby Awards.

Elijah Wood Timeline

1981

Elijah Wood is Born

On January 28, 1981, Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

1989

First Film Credit

Wood receives his first film credit for the movie Back to the Future Part II.

1994

Appears in The War

Wood stars alongside Kevin Costner in the 1994 movie The War.

1998

Lead Role in The Faculty

Wood stars as Zeke Tyler in the 1998 movie The Faculty.

2001

Lead Role in Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Wood stars as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

2007

Receives Satellite Award for Bobby

Wood receives a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Bobby.

2015

Lead Role in The Last Witch Hunter

Wood stars as Kaulder in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter.

5 Interesting Facts about Elijah Wood

1. He's a Professional DJ

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.'

2. Won an MTV Movie Award

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.

3. Has Appeared in Music Videos

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."

4. Voiced a Character in The Simpsons

Elijah Wood voiced a character in the popular animated show The Simpsons, in which he played a computer hacker named Ryan.

5. Trained as a Child Actor

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Elijah Wood birthday?

Elijah Wood, an American movie actor, was born on January 28, 1981, and is currently 42 years old. He is best known for his lead role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

What is the Net Worth of Elijah Wood?

Elijah Wood has an estimated net worth of $30M. He is best known for his roles in the Lord of the Rings movies, as well as other acting roles. His wealth comes from his successful acting career, as well as from brand endorsements and other business ventures.