Elijah Wood is an American actor and producer who first gained attention as a child actor in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born on January 28, 1981, he made his film debut in Back to the Future Part II (1989) and quickly built a strong career with acclaimed performances in Avalon (1990), The Good Son (1993), and The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993). By the end of the decade, Wood had solidified his reputation as a versatile young actor with appearances in major films like Deep Impact and The Faculty.
Wood’s defining role came in the early 2000s when he portrayed Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. His portrayal of the reluctant hobbit hero in the epic fantasy series garnered global acclaim and cemented his place in cinematic history. The trilogy’s massive success transformed Wood into a household name and provided him with the freedom to pursue a wide range of eclectic projects as an adult.
In the years since, Wood has explored both independent cinema and voice acting, with standout roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City, and the animated film 9. He has also taken on television projects like the surreal comedy Wilfred, the sci-fi mystery Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, and a recurring role in the hit thriller series Yellowjackets. Through his production company, SpectreVision, he has championed independent and genre filmmaking, further demonstrating his commitment to creative storytelling across mediums
