Elijah Wood

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).

Wood founded the record label Simian Records in 2005, which was dissolved in 2015. He directed the 2007 music video "Energy" for The Apples in Stereo. In 2010, Wood co-founded a film production company for horror films, The Woodshed, renamed SpectreVision in 2013. Wood is a disc jockey, and has toured globally with his friend Zach Cowie as the duo Wooden Wisdom.

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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Elijah Wood

Illuminating Shadows: The Delicate Dance of Memory and Discovery

on Everything Is Illuminated | Jul 16, 2025

Liev Schreiber’s directorial debut, Everything Is Illuminated (2005), adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, is a poignant exploration of heritage and identity, weaving humor and heartbreak with a... Read more

"I wish I had stayed." This poignant sentiment encapsulates the bittersweet exploration of love, memory, and loss in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | May 31, 2025

Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a visually inventive and emotionally resonant science fiction romance that delves into the complexities of relationships and the human desire t... Read more

"Hope is kindled in the fires of despair." This powerful sentiment encapsulates the resilience and fragmented journey in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers."

on The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | May 29, 2025

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers serves as the intense and often darker middle chapter of the epic trilogy, separating the shattered Fellowship and following their individual stru... Read more

"One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." This ominous inscription sets the stage for the epic journey in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."

on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | May 29, 2025

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is not just the beginning of a fantasy trilogy; it’s an immersive and breathtaking cinematic experience that transports audiences to t... Read more

"For Frodo." This simple declaration encapsulates the epic journey and ultimate sacrifice at the heart of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."

on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | May 29, 2025

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the monumental and emotionally resonant conclusion to a cinematic achievement of unprecedented scale and ambition. It’s not just the en... Read more