Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings Actor
Introduction
Elijah Wood is an American actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wood began acting at a young age, appearing in small roles in films such as Back to the Future Part II and Avalon. His breakout role came in 1993 when he starred in the film The Good Son opposite Macaulay Culkin.
The Lord of the Rings
In 2001, Wood was cast as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's epic fantasy film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $871 million worldwide. Wood reprised his role in the two subsequent films in the trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). The trilogy was a huge success, grossing over $2.9 billion worldwide and winning 17 Academy Awards.
Post-Lord of the Rings
After the success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Wood starred in a number of films, including Sin City (2005), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), and Green Street Hooligans (2005). He also voiced the character of Mumble in the animated film Happy Feet (2006). In recent years, Wood has starred in the television series Wilfred (2011-2014) and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016-2017).
Conclusion
Elijah Wood is one of the most successful actors of his generation. His portrayal of Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy is iconic, and he has continued to star in a number of critically acclaimed films and television shows. Wood is a talented and versatile actor who has proven himself to be capable of playing a wide range of roles. He is sure to continue to be a force in the entertainment industry for many years to come.
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