Jan 28, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELIJAH WOOD!



He is the leading protagonist in one of the greatest franchises of Hollywood, ever. He is the one who destroyed the ‘ring’ and saved his clan as well as the entire universe from doom in the only fantasy film till date that has won an Academy Award in the Best Motion Picture category, The Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King. He is a big man in a tiny frame with oodles of talent. He is none other than Elijah Wood!

Known more popularly the world over as Frodo Baggins, the hobbit of the Shire who undertakes a journey to destroy the ring in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Elijah Wood started his career as a child model. He soon landed a role as a child actor in the film, Back to the Future – Part II, and cemented his position as an actor of substance. He soon became a critically acclaimed child actor and got nominated for numerous young artist awards.

But the best was saved for Elijah till he got out of his teens and landed a role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He played the leading role of Frodo Baggins in the trilogy with aplomb, a role that not only changed his career as well as his fortunes forever but also made him a household name across the globe. As Elijah turns 32 today, let us take a quick look at what does the future hold for this talented actor.

Born on the 28th of January, 1981, the upcoming 12 months seem quite promising for this immensely talented actor. Elijah is likely to remain quite focused as far as his career is concerned, predicts his horoscope. As a result, he might also give his more senior counterparts a run for their money. He might also land up some lucrative offers in the near future, but they will take some time before they bear any fruitful results. So, as per astrology, the stars seem to be in his favour and the future looks pretty bright for this young actor.