Elijah Wood

Born: 28th of January 1981 (44 years old)

Biography:
Elijah Jordan Wood (born January 28, 1981) is an American actor and producer. He rose to international fame for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).

Wood made his film debut with a small part in Back to the Future Part II (1989). He went on to achieve recognition as a child actor with multiple roles such as Avalon (1990) and The Good Son (1993). As a teenager, he starred in several films including North (1994), Flipper (1996), and The Ice Storm (1997). Following the success of The Lord of the Rings, Wood has appeared in a wide range of films, including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Paris, je t'aime (2006), and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017).

Wood's voice roles include Mumble in the Happy Feet film franchise (2006–2011), the title protagonist in 9 (2009), Spyro the Dragon in the Legend of Spyro video game trilogy (2006–2008), Beck on Disney XD's Tron: Uprising (2012–2013), Sigma in Season 10 of Red vs. Blue, and Wirt in the Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall (2014). He played Ryan Newman on the FX dark comedy series Wilfred (2011–2014), for which he received a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor, and Todd Brotzman in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017).

Elijah Wood's Filmography

The Toxic Avenger Unrated

The Toxic Avenger Unrated

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Fritz Garbinger, his Creepy Brother
The Monkey

The Monkey

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Ted
Bookworm

Bookworm

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Strawn Wise
I'm a Virgo

I'm a Virgo

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Studious Guy
The Afterparty

The Afterparty

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
'Yasper'
Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

  •   TV Show
  • 2021
Walter (voice only)
No Man of God

No Man of God

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Bill Hagmaier
Come to Daddy

Come to Daddy

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Norval Greenwood
Star Wars Resistance

Star Wars Resistance

  •   TV Show
  • 2018
Jace Rucklin (voice)
Summer Camp Island

Summer Camp Island

  •   TV Show
  • 2018
Saxophone (voice)
78/52

78/52

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Self
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Tony
The Trust

The Trust

  •   Movie
  • 2016
David Waters
The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Dolan 37th
Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Wirt (voice)
Cooties

Cooties

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Clint
Open Windows

Open Windows

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Nick Chambers
Pawn Shop Chronicles

Pawn Shop Chronicles

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Johnny Shaw
Maniac

Maniac

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Frank Zito
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Frodo Baggins
Celeste & Jesse Forever

Celeste & Jesse Forever

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Scott
Treasure Island

Treasure Island

  •   TV Show
  • 2012
Ben Gunn
Happy Feet Two

Happy Feet Two

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Mumble (voice)
The Romantics

The Romantics

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Chip
9

9

  •   Movie
  • 2009
#9 (voice)
The Oxford Murders

The Oxford Murders

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Martin
Day Zero

Day Zero

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Aaron Feller
Happy Feet

Happy Feet

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Mumble (voice)
Bobby

Bobby

  •   Movie
  • 2006
William Avary
Paris Je T'aime

Paris Je T'aime

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Le garçon (Quartier de la Madeleine)
Green Street Hooligans

Green Street Hooligans

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Matt Buckner
Sin City

Sin City

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Kevin
American Dad!

American Dad!

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Ethan (voice)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Patrick
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Frodo
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

  •   Movie
  • 2003
The Guy
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Frodo
Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Sean Sullivan
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Frodo
Chain of Fools

Chain of Fools

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Mikey
Black and White

Black and White

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Wren
Family Guy

Family Guy

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Elijah Wood (voice)
The Faculty

The Faculty

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Casey Connor
Deep Impact

Deep Impact

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Leo Biederman
The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Mikey Carver
Flipper

Flipper

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Sandy Ricks
The War

The War

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Stu Simmons
North

North

  •   Movie
  • 1994
North
The Good Son

The Good Son

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Mark Evans
Frasier

Frasier

  •   TV Show
  • 1993
Ethan (voice)
Forever Young

Forever Young

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Nat Cooper
Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Mike
Paradise

Paradise

  •   Movie
  • 1991
Willard Young
Avalon

Avalon

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Michael Kaye
Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Sean Stretch
Back to the Future Part II

Back to the Future Part II

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Video Game Boy
Rabbit Trap

Rabbit Trap

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Producer
Bookworm

Bookworm

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Executive Producer
No Man of God

No Man of God

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Producer
Color Out of Space

Color Out of Space

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Producer
Daniel Isn't Real

Daniel Isn't Real

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Producer
Mandy

Mandy

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Producer
The Greasy Strangler

The Greasy Strangler

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Producer
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Executive Producer
Cooties

Cooties

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Producer
Open Windows

Open Windows

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Executive Producer
Inside Llewyn Davis

Inside Llewyn Davis

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Thanks
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Movie
8th Apr 2026
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