Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood is an American actor.
Elijah Wood possesses a remarkable and enduring career in entertainment, his initial rise to fame as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy merely the opening chapter. With a career beginning in childhood, he has proven both his longevity and his ability to transition from celebrated child actor to adult performer with a diverse range of roles across genres and mediums.
Wood's early filmography demonstrates his youthful promise. Films like 'Paradise' (1991), 'Radio Flyer' (1992), and the psychological thriller 'The Good Son' (1993) established him as a talented presence. Though starring in 'North' (1994) proved a critical misstep, his performance was often singled out as a bright spot. His exploration of more mature roles in 'The Ice Storm' (1997), 'Deep Impact' (1998), and 'The Faculty' (1998) showcased a growing versatility as Wood gracefully navigated the transition to young adult.
The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (2001-2003) transformed him into a global star. His heartfelt portrayal of Frodo Baggins, the humble hobbit burdened with the extraordinary task of destroying the One Ring, earned him widespread acclaim. Rather than remaining typecast following this success, Wood actively pursued challenging, offbeat roles that showcased his depth. He delivered a chilling performance as the sociopathic Kevin in 'Sin City' (2005) and lent his voice to both animation ('Happy Feet,' '9') and quirky television projects ('American Dad!,' 'Robot Chicken').
Balancing both mainstream and independent cinema, Wood starred as a tormented writer in 'Maniac' (2012) while also reprising his role as Frodo Baggins in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012). He played the lead role in the BBC America series 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' (2016-2017), where his portrayal of the endearingly eccentric Todd Brotzman brought him further recognition.
An avid music lover, Wood demonstrates his entrepreneurial side as the founder of the record label Simian Records. His interest in the production side of the entertainment industry led to the creation of the production company SpectreVision in 2010. Specializing in horror and genre films, SpectreVision has backed titles like 'Cooties' (2014), 'A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night' (2014), and the acclaimed 'Mandy' (2018).
In recent years, Wood has continued his eclectic filmography with parts in films like 'Come to Daddy' (2019), 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' (2017), and 'Color Out of Space' (2019). He also voiced characters in the video games 'Broken Age' (2014) and '11-11: Memories Retold' (2018). He further expanded his production work with the VR game 'Transference' (2018).
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Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 39.176 |
Birthday | 1981-01-28 |
Place of Birth | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA |
Also Known As | Элайджа Вуд, Элайджа Джордан Вуд, 일라이저 우드, 伊利亚·伍德, 伊莱贾·伍德, 伊莱贾·乔丹·伍德, イライジャ・ウッド, |
2004
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8.097/14411
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2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
8.412/24344
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
8.395/21157
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2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
8.48/23406
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Back to the Future Part II
7.8/12378
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Sin City
7.456/7860
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2005
Everything Is Illuminated
7.246/722
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2006
Paris Je T'aime
6.784/723
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1990
Avalon
6.6/76
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1992
Forever Young
6.488/850
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2006
Bobby
6.407/365
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6.268/367
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2001
Chain of Fools
5.7/66
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1992
Radio Flyer
7.011/186
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1994
North
5.025/239
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1998
Deep Impact
6.219/2868
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2005
Green Street Hooligans
7.3/2262
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9
6.922/3401
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2008
The Oxford Murders
5.954/621
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2003
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
5.121/2133
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1993
The Good Son
6.756/902
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1998
The Faculty
6.53/1864
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2002
Ash Wednesday
5.5/40
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2006
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6.188/4936
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6.189/175
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2010
The Romantics
4.9/236
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Flipper
5.5/305
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2002
Try Seventeen
6.2/100
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2003
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
5.3/45
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2011
Fight for Your Right Revisited
6.547/85
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2007
Day Zero
5/58
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The Witness
6/1
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2011
Happy Feet Two
6.128/1531
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2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.352/17918
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Oliver Twist
6.2/111
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Paradise
6.236/53
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The Ice Storm
6.9/621
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The War
6.634/191
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2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
6.3/18
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2010
The Heart is a Drum Machine
5.2/5
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Operation Filmmaker
7/3
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2012
Celeste & Jesse Forever
6.4/447
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2000
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
6.6/27
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2012
Maniac
6.033/888
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2004
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
6.7/3
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Child in the Night
5.393/14
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2012
Revenge for Jolly!
4.8/46
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2013
Pawn Shop Chronicles
5.743/216
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2013
Grand Piano
5.965/488
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2013
Setup, Punch
0/0
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2011
Nightmare Factory
7.3/22
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Day-O
4.6/15
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2014
Open Windows
5.084/427
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2014
Set Fire to the Stars
5.7/27
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2015
Made in Japan
5/3
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2013
Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody
7.2/33
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Cooties
5.89/712
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2010
WWII in HD: The Air War
8.2/3
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The Trust
5.109/456
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The Last Witch Hunter
5.958/3468
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2013
Mundos virtuales
0/0
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Black and White
4.7/63
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2012
The Narrative of Victor Karloch
7/3
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2017
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
6.556/1246
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2017
78/52
7.266/122
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2001
Quest for the Ring
5.6/8
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2001
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
6.9/7
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2018
The Panama Papers
6.6/56
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2003
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
6.3/5
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Beyond All Boundaries
6.5/4
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Come to Daddy
5.935/498
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2001
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
6/15
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2011
Boobie
10/1
Two young men find themselves at a precarious crossroads during a typical afternoon of horseplay.
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2014
Why Horror?
6.1/20
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2005
I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust
0/0
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No Man of God
6.601/263
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2015
Behind Over the Garden Wall
0/0
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2020
Solar Noise
7.5/2
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2002
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
9.125/8
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2023
The Toxic Avenger
7.5/4
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A Band Called Death
7.11/77
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
7.804/148
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L.A. Rush
0/0
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2015
Henry
5.5/1
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2013
This Must Be the Only Fantasy
3/1
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2023
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
0/0
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The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Videos 1992-2002
7.5/2
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Bookworm
0/0
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2013
Maniac: The Making of Documentary
0/0
Behind the scenes documentary on the 2012 film MANIAC directed by Franck Khalfoun.
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2003
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
8.5/1
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Disney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
10/1
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0/0
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2012
Tron: Uprising - Beck's Beginning
7/1
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The Ballad Of Danko Jones
0/0
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