Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood is an actor and producer renowned for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," directed by Peter Jackson. Wood started his film career with a small role in "Back to the Future Part II." He subsequently gained prominence with performances in films like "Radio Flyer," "The Adventures of Huck Finn," and "The War."

Following his acclaimed role in "The Lord of the Rings," Wood went on to appear in a slew of films exhibiting his diverse acting prowess. From his performances in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Sin City," "Green Street Hooligans," and "Everything Is Illuminated," to voice roles in the "Happy Feet" film franchise and the "Legend of Spyro" video game trilogy, Wood has proved his mettle. On television, he has starred in series like "Wilfred," where he played Ryan, a troubled man who sees his neighbor's dog as a man in a dog suit, and the BBC America series "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency," for which he received a nomination for the Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2011. Wood also joined the cast of Showtime's "Yellowjackets" in 2023.

In addition to being an actor, Wood has also had a substantial impact behind the scenes. He co-founded the production company, SpectreVision, known for promoting horror films. Some of the commendable films that Wood has produced include "Mandy," "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night," and "9". In the music industry, he has shown a keen interest by founding the record label Simian Records, signing The Apples in Stereo as their first band, and performing globally as a disc jockey with his friend Zach Cowie, under the name Wooden Wisdom.

Wood's dedication to his craft and ability to consistently take on diverse and challenging roles have earned him several awards and nominations, including the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best On-Screen Team in 2003 for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2003 for "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," the 2014 Performance in a Comedy, Lead award from NAVGTR for "Broken Age," and the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actor for the horror film "Maniac." Off-screen, he has been a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011 and outwardly supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential election.