Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Disc jockey, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Film producer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Catholicism
Languages
English
Spouse
Pamela Racine
Partner
Mette-Marie Kongsved
Children
2 children: Evan Kongsved-Wood
Sibling
Hannah Wood
Residences
Austin
Education
Laurel Springs School, Young Actors Space
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (אליהו)
Popularity
Tier A -- 229,030 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 8
Notable
First credit at age 8 -- started as a child actor
Year context
Born in 1981 -- Reagan inaugurated; first Space Shuttle launch; AIDS identified; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1981 →
Career
Career spanning 37 years (1989-2026)
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1
Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
92
Cultural Uplift
72
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Filmography (40)
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Film
The Monkey
Ted
The Toxic Avenger Unrated
Fritz Garbinger, his Creepy Brother
Bookworm
Strawn Wise
Yellowjackets
TV Series
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Todd Brotzman
The Last Witch Hunter
Dolan 37th
The Boy
Producer
Over the Garden Wall
Wirt (voice)
Set Fire to the Stars
Film
AWARDS (1)
B
Time Machine Award
2012
WON
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).
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How old is Elijah Wood?
Elijah Wood is 45 years old, born on .
Where was Elijah Wood born?
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA.
What movies or shows has Elijah Wood been in?
Elijah Wood has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026), The Monkey (2025), The Toxic Avenger Unrated (2025), Bookworm (2024), Yellowjackets (2021).
What is Elijah Wood known for?
Elijah Wood is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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