10 Surprising Elijah Wood facts

Wood is the youngest of three children and has two older brothers.

Wood began acting at a young age and made his film debut in 1986 with a small role in "Back to the Future."

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Wood is best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.

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Wood is a musician and has released several albums with his band, Wooden Wisdom.

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Wood is an avid collector of vinyl records and has said that he enjoys searching for and discovering new music.

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Wood is a fan of video games and has said that he enjoys playing games as a way to relax and unwind.

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Wood has said that he values his privacy and the opportunity to live a normal life outside of the spotlight.

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