What is the name of the hobbit played by Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings films?

Elijah Wood played Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Frodo is the hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo Baggins. He accepts the responsibility of carrying it from the Shire toward Mount Doom, where it can be destroyed. Wood portrayed Frodo in Peter Jackson’s three films released between 2001 and 2003.

The character’s full name is Frodo Baggins, and he belongs to the Baggins family of Hobbiton. His closest companion on the quest is Samwise Gamgee, while Merry and Pippin are fellow hobbits who join the Fellowship. These names can be confused because all four travel together for part of the story.

Frodo’s role differs from that of a conventional warrior hero. His importance comes from endurance, moral courage, and his willingness to bear a dangerous burden. Tolkien’s novel and Jackson’s films both center the narrative on how the Ring affects its bearer and the people around them.