Elijah Wood
Acting
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).
Born: January 28, 1981
Place of Birth: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Known For
Boobie
Two young men find themselves at a precarious crossroads during a typical afternoon of horseplay.
Double Fine Adventure
This documentary series follows videogame developer Double Fine as they set-out to create a classic point-and-click adventure game. The series follows industry veteran, Tim Schafer, and his team as they launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the game and finally, three years later, ship the finished product to fans.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Growing up can be confusing! When Zach and Annie face difficulties in their lives, they go to special place called Plato’s Peak. There, Plato—a talking buffalo!—and his friends are always willing to lend a helping hand.
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2001's "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally selected by director Peter Jackson, this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2002's "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally selected by director Peter Jackson, this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally selected by director Peter Jackson, this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.
Talking with Chris Hardwick
The popularity of AMC's "The Walking Dead" aftershow "Talking Dead" -- and specifically of host Chris Hardwick's conversationalist ability to bring out the best in guests -- has moved the network to create a year-round talk franchise. Each hourlong episode features Hardwick talking with a single guest (or series cast) from across the entertainment landscape. The in-depth interviews highlight the host's irreverent, authentic take on pop culture today, and audience interactivity affords fans a fresh destination to celebrate their favorite pop icons.
WWII in HD: The Air War
Follows the incredible stories of three 8th Air Force airmen and Stars & Stripes reporter Andy Rooney during the bloody year leading up to D-Day against the most powerful air force in the world, the German Luftwaffe.
Over the Garden Wall
Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.
Filmography
as The Lawyer
as Elijah Wood
as Adult Wilbur (voice)
as Fritz Garbinger, his Creepy Brother
as Ted
as Strawn Wise
as Elijah Wood
as Self
as Studious Guy
as 'Yasper'
as Walter (voice only)
as Bill Hagmaier
as Self (archive footage)
as Prince Humperdinck
as Self
as Norval Greenwood
as Self
as Jace Rucklin (voice)
as John Doe (voice)
as Saxophone (voice)
as Self
as Self
as Todd Brotzman
as David Waters
as Dolan 37th
as Self
as Self (voice)
as Self
as John M. Brinnin
as Wirt (voice)
as Clint
as Animation VO (voice)
as Nick Chambers
as Self
as Self
as Trevor
as Wirt (voice)
as Tom Selznick
as Johnny Shaw
as Self
as Reuben Stein
as Frank Zito
as Frodo Baggins
as Mouse
as William Merriwether
as Scott
as Thomas
as Beck
as Himself
as Ben Gunn
as Ben Gunn
as Mumble (voice)
as Self
as Ryan Newman
as Ad-Rock (B-Boys 1)
as James
as Andy Rooney (voice)
as Self
as Chip
as Self
as Corp. Wilfred Hanson / Capt. John C. Chapin
as #9 (voice)
as Chester Chislehurst
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Martin
as Aaron Feller
as Self
as Mumble (voice)
as Freak Mart Squirrel
as William Avary
as Le garçon (Quartier de la Madeleine)
as Self
as Matt Buckner
as Jonathan Safran Foer
as Klaus Langer / Dawid Rubinowicz (voice)
as Kevin
as Ethan (voice)
as Self - Host
as Self
as Patrick
as Tom Thumb (voice)
as The Guy
as Sigma
as Self
as Self
as Boy with Hearphones (segment "Ridiculous Thoughts")
as Sean Sullivan
as Jones
as Self
as Self
as Mikey
as Barney Snow
as Wren
as Elijah Wood (voice)
as Casey Connor
as Leo Biederman
as The Artful Dodger
as Mikey Carver
as The Artful Dodger
as self
as Jason (voice)
as Icarus (voice)
as Self
as Sandy Ricks
as Stu Simmons
as North
as self
as Mark Evans
as Ethan (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Huck Finn
as McPhee Broadman
as Nat Cooper
as Day-O
as Mike
as Willard Young
as Michael Kaye
as Luke
as Sean Stretch
as Video Game Boy
as Self
as Self - Host
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self
as Green (voice)