Elijah Wood, 1981
Actors · January 28, 1981
Elijah Wood
★ HOW OLD IS ELIJAH WOOD?
Elijah Wood is 45 years old, born January 28, 1981 in United States · Aquarius.
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About
Elijah Wood turned Frodo Baggins into a career-defining role that made him a household name in the early 2000s. Born January 28, 1981, in the US, Wood was a prolific child actor throughout the 1990s before Peter Jackson cast him in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003). As an Aquarius, his creative range spans indie films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and voice work across animation and TV.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Elijah Wood's career began at eight years old with a minor role in Back to the Future Part II (1989), followed by recognition as a child actor in films like Avalon (1990), Forever Young (1992), and The Good Son (1993). As a teenager, he appeared in North (1994), The War (1994), Flipper (1996), The Ice Storm (1997), and Deep Impact (1998). His international breakthrough came in the early 2000s when he played the hobbit Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003), adapted from J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel.
Wood has earned Saturn Awards, an Actor Award, a Critics' Choice Award, and a Daytime Emmy nomination throughout his career. His adult filmography includes Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Sin City (2005), and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017). Beyond acting, Wood founded Simian Records in 2005 (dissolved 2015) and co-founded SpectreVision, a horror-focused production company launched in 2010. He directed the 2007 music video "Energy" for The Apples in Stereo and performs globally as a disc jockey with Zach Cowie under the duo name Wooden Wisdom. His television work includes Wilfred (2011–2014), Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017), and Yellowjackets (2023–2025), alongside voice roles in Happy Feet (2006), The Legend of Spyro (2006–2008), 9 (2009), Tron: Uprising (2012–2013), and Over the Garden Wall (2014). Born under the sign of Aquarius, Wood embodies the sign's innovation and creative independence.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Wood entered the industry at age eight with a small part in Back to the Future Part II (1989). He rapidly built recognition as a child actor throughout the 1990s in studio films, earning roles in Avalon (1990), Forever Young (1992), The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993), and The Good Son (1993). As a teenager, he continued working in major releases including North (1994), The War (1994), Flipper (1996), The Ice Storm (1997), Deep Impact (1998), and The Faculty (1998).
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Trivia
- Wood founded Simian Records in 2005, which operated until 2015.
- He co-founded SpectreVision, a production company specializing in horror films, originally called The Woodshed when launched in 2010.
- Wood performs as a disc jockey and has toured globally with Zach Cowie as the electronic duo Wooden Wisdom.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Elijah Wood gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Elijah Wood?
- Elijah Wood is 45 years old (born January 28, 1981).
- When is Elijah Wood's birthday?
- Elijah Wood was born on January 28, 1981.
- What is Elijah Wood's zodiac sign?
- Elijah Wood is a Aquarius, born January 28, 1981.
- What is Elijah Wood's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Elijah Wood was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Elijah Wood from?
- Elijah Wood is from United States.
- What does Elijah Wood do?
- Elijah Wood is a actor.
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