Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 28, 1981, actor Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids. Best known for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the popular “Lord of the Rings” film series, Wood’s career spans a variety of interesting roles, stretching back to 1989. Born to Cedar Rapids deli owners Warren and Debbie Wood, Elijah showed promise while appearing in eastern Iowa productions of “The Sound of Music” and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” during his early childhood. In 1989, at age 8, Wood moved west

Actor Elijah Wood, who starred in The Lord of the Rings movies as hobbit Frodo Baggins, surprised a couple at their themed Lord of the Rings wedding at the Hobbiton movie set. “After the couple had finished signing, I rushed around to meet him and asked him to come and have a few photos with the couple," photographer Cath Ullyett wrote in a social media post. "Being the gentleman he is, he didn’t want to interfere, however, with some friendly encouragement he stepped in and was welcomed by all.”