Originally posted on October 21, 2020 @ 5:10 pm
Elijah Wood is an American movie actor, television star, a part-time DJ, and music producer.
Elijah is best known for playing the character, Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Wood is also known for appearing in the movie, The Hobbit as Frodo Baggins.
Aside from The Lord of The Rings, Elijah has also been featured in many other films. So far, he has over 100 film credits. He has also worked in television series like Holistic Detective Agency and Wilfred.
Elijah has been nominated for over 40 awards. He won 25 of them thanks to his acting performances. If you are curious about Wood’s net worth and lifestyle, read the rest of our insightful article.
Net Worth and Income Sources.
Wood has amassed a big fortune thanks to his work in major films. Presently, Elijah Wood is estimated to be worth an enviable $20 million.
His income sources are mainly his earnings from movies and his salary from various television series. Moreover, Elijah earns royalties from The Lord of The Rings merchandise.
Wood earned millions from his work in The Lord of The Rings movies. He also earned $1 million dollars for his performance as Frodo in The Hobbit.
Houses, Properties, Cars, and Lifestyle.
Elijah Wood is living the good life thanks to a successful acting career and a fat bank account to boot.
Wood dropped $1.2 million on a property in California in 2004. The house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a livable space of 2,130 square feet. It also has a separate guesthouse. The house is finished with luxurious materials like hardwood and marble.
It also has several fireplaces for those chilly nights. He later sold the property for $1.685 million in early 2020. Elijah also owns a property in Austin, Texas worth $1 million.
Wood drives modest cars compared to his net worth. He avoids flashy cars and instead loves cars from Audi and Mini Cooper. He has been spotted multiple times in his red convertible Mini Cooper.
Career Highlights.
Elijah Wood was always destined for a career as an actor. He was featured in various commercials when he was a child. Moreover, he was a child model.
Elijah got his first big break when he was featured in Paula Abdul’s music video for Forever Your Girl.
In 2001, Wood would get the biggest role of his career. He was would play the character, Frodo Baggins. The film became a trilogy and the second installment getting released in 2002. The third installment was released in 2003.
Elijah would then get a two-minute role in the 2012 movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. He was paid a million dollars for the two-minute performance.