Elijah Wood Biography

Occup.Actor
FromUSA
BornJanuary 28, 1981
Age43 years
Elijah Wood, an achieved actor as well as producer, was born on January 28, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. He is the second of three children birthed to Warren and also Debbie Wood. His more youthful sister, Hannah, and also older brother, Zachariah, are also associated with acting. Wood's early life had a creative inclination, as his mother was a specialist ballet dancer and his dad a machinist who meddled woodworking as well as the arts.

Wood's acting journey began at an early age when he obtained his first taste of performing at a neighborhood elementary school. His mother soon recognized her kid's all-natural and seemingly effortless skill in front of the video camera, which led her to urge him to audition for commercial and flick functions. At the age of 7, Wood did his very first commercial in which he modeled a brand-new clothes array. Within a couple of years, the Wood household decided to move to Los Angeles to explore further chances in the entertainment industry for Elijah.

Elijah's road to success was a steady one, as he started off with bit parts in television programs as well as movies. His very first substantial duty was available in 1989 when he appeared in the film "Back to the Future Part II" as a computer game child. It had not been long prior to Wood started to obtain traction in Hollywood, at some point landing the lead function in the 1992 movie "Radio Flyer". This marked the start of a rewarding profession that would span decades and cover numerous styles, from drama and also dream to thriller and also computer animation.

Undoubtedly, one of the most significant landmark of Wood's profession was available in 2001 when he was cast as Frodo Baggins in the critically acclaimed and also internationally successful "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, guided by Peter Jackson. This role moved him onto the listing of A-list actors, making him global acknowledgment as well as countless awards. The trilogy's sustaining appeal has actually made Wood a home name and also a beloved figure amongst followers of the fantasy category.

While Wood is best understood for representing Frodo Baggins, his acting job flaunts an extensive and diverse collection. Several of his other movies include "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004), "Sin City" (2005), "Green Street Hooligans" (2005), as well as "Wilfred" (2011-2014), a TV collection where he played the major character, Ryan.

Wood's passion for the arts extends past acting. In 2005, he developed his manufacturing company, SpectreVision, in addition to Daniel Noah and Josh C. Waller. The business focuses mainly on creating scary films, with seriously well-known movies such as "A Girl Walks Home Alone in the evening" (2014) as well as "The Greasy Strangler" (2016) under its belt.

Elijah Wood, regardless of accomplishing fame as well as fortune at a young age, has continued to be down-to-earth throughout his occupation. His love for songs is well-known, as he is an avid enthusiast of plastic documents and also has worked as a DJ under the name Wooden Wisdom with his pal Zach Cowie. Wood's life is a testament to his commitment and also passion for the arts as well as show business, which will certainly be born in mind for years ahead.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Elijah.

Related authors: Saffron Burrows (Actress), Dominic Monaghan (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Ed Wood (Director)

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11 Famous quotes by Elijah Wood

Small: I think being different, going against the grain of society is the greatest thing in the world
"I think being different, going against the grain of society is the greatest thing in the world"
Small: Dream the impossible because dreams do come true
"Dream the impossible because dreams do come true"
Small: In the absence of love, there is nothing worth fighting for
"In the absence of love, there is nothing worth fighting for"
Small: If you cut off your arm instead of going spurt, spurt, spurt wouldnt it, like, go nuts? Or would it go
"If you cut off your arm instead of going 'spurt, spurt, spurt' wouldn't it, like, go nuts? Or would it go with the beat of your heart?"
Small: Im kind of insane when it comes to music, a little obsessed
"I'm kind of insane when it comes to music, a little obsessed"
Small: The worst kind of lying Ive ever done is keeping things from people
"The worst kind of lying I've ever done is keeping things from people"
Small: I had a woman breakdown and cry when she met me which was difficult to deal with because immediately wh
"I had a woman breakdown and cry when she met me which was difficult to deal with because immediately when someone starts to cry, you want to comfort them, you know, "Poor thing." I comforted her. I tried to make her feel better"
Small: So much time is wasted on trying to be better than others
"So much time is wasted on trying to be better than others"
Small: I definitely dont look my age. So I actively look for roles that will help people change their percepti
"I definitely don't look my age. So I actively look for roles that will help people change their perception of me"
Small: There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to yo
"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self"
Small: Theres a real purity in New Zealand that doesnt exist in the states. Its actually not an easy thing to
"There's a real purity in New Zealand that doesn't exist in the states. It's actually not an easy thing to find in our world anymore. It's a unique place because it is so far away from the rest of the world. There is a sense of isolation and also being protected"