Born January 28th, 1981 in Cedar Rapids Iowa, Elijah had a very wholesome, average upbringing. Upon starting school though, he began to show some above average skills. Wood began acting and singing in school and local productions and demonstrated a knack for entertaining. This all prompted his mom to bring seven year-old Elijah to Los Angeles for an Annual International Modeling and Talent Association Convention. While there he wowed agents from around the country and quickly landed himself an acting deal.

He began popping up in commercials and then on television and the big screen. It took him awhile to get name recognition for his roles but his face was scene in many films, from Internal Affairs to Forever Young. He was often cast as the lead actor's son. Then came a maturation in Elijah's roles which coincided with his own. He impressed critics in The War and stood his own alongside Kevin Costner. He was deemed the only good thing about the bomb that was North and he helped bring Flipper to life. In the Ice Storm he continued his growing maturity.

Unlike many of his peers who get stuck in young roles well into their twenties, Elijah Wood seems to be adapting well as each year goes by. He always adapts to the changing landscape. The recent popularity of teen slasher films, prompted Elijah to take a role in The Faculty, a film by Kevin Williamson. Elijah's mainstream appeal finally seems to be blossoming and reaching new heights.