Among the most beloved movie franchises, Lord of the Rings is filled with award-winning actors and epic scenes. You may not have recognized many of the actors in the movies, even though they are quite famous, as in the movies they were wearing a lot of makeup to become the fantastic characters in the books.
See how and where some of the main actors of the franchise are doing and what other movies and series they have worked on besides The Lord of the Rings!
Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins)
Frodo Baggins, the great hero of The Lord of the Rings story, is a very unusual character - he is a hobbit, a tiny, stocky creature. In order to obtain the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo , he has to go through a very difficult mission, resulting in the artifact being destroyed in Mordor.
Elijah Wood played the character and is currently 39 years old. He continues to take credit for the success of The Lord of the Rings. At various conventions and special events, the actor is a registered figure. Besides acting in theaters and on TV, he has also become a producer - his most recent film was the thriller Come to Daddy.
Sean Astin plays Samwise Gamgee (Benjamin.
In The Lord of the Rings, Samwise Gamgee - known simply as Sam - is the true moral hero. He proves himself to be a loyal friend and ally to Frodo Baggins, and the one responsible for destroying the One Ring on Mount Doom. In addition, he is the only one who foresees Gollum's impending betrayal.
The Goonies star Sean Astin has a degree in History and English, but he also has a degree in Art. He has appeared in standalone episodes of shows like Monk, The Big Bang Theory, and No Good Nick. His most recent breakout was in Stranger Things. He is 49 years old.
Mr. Brandybuck, Dominic Monaghan (49 years old).
The muckiest and silliest hobbit in all of Shire is Merry Brandybuck. In spite of joining Frodo's journey unwittingly, he becomes a great ally - and earns the respect and admiration of the other members of the Fellowship of the Ring.
Dominic Monaghan, the actor who is currently 43 years old, played the character. After starring in The Lord of the Rings trilogy , Monaghan played several important roles, most notably in the Lost series and X-Men Origins: Wolverine . He recently made a cameo in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker .
Billy Boyd (Pippin Took)
We also have Merry's faithful companion on adventures, Pippin - who has a big role in the third film, dealing with the dangerous Palant*r. Like Merry, Pippin is clumsy and messy, but he ends up being an admirable character.
The character was played by Billy Boyd , who, at 51 years of age, continues to play various roles here and there. The actor participated in series such as Outlander and Hollywood , in addition to having developed a very interesting musical career - he even composed a song for the third film in The Hobbit trilogy .
Liv Tyler (Arwen)
As a beautiful and intelligent elf, Arwen is famous for her tragic and melancholy romance with Aragorn. Her first appearance was in The Fellowship of the Ring , when she assisted Frodo Baggins in the midst of a deadly battle.
Aerosmith's lead singer, Liv Tyler, plays the character. In her 43 years, the actress has played a wide range of roles, with some career highlights. Betty Ross was her role in The Incredible Hulk, and her most prominent recent roles have been in the movie Ad Astra and the TV series 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Hudson Weaving (Elrond)
Known as one of the greatest leaders of Rivendell, Elrond is one of Frodo's closest allies, swearing to fight on his behalf in the quest to destroy the One Ring. Galadriel's son-in-law and father of Arwen, he is a powerful elf. In The Hobbit trilogy, he also appears.
After his appearances in the franchise, Hugo Weaving continued to have a very interesting career. In addition to playing Agent Smith in The Matrix , he also appeared as the Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger. Even at 60 years of age, he continues to perform in TV, film, and even video games.
Even at 60 years of age, he continues to perform in TV, film, and even video games.
The 60-year-old actor continues to work in the TV, film, and in video games.
Cate Blanchett (Galadriel)
One of the oldest elves in Middle-earth, Galadriel is an extremely powerful figure, imbued with ancient magic. She is married to Celeborn and commands, with him, the kingdom of Lothlorien, inhabited by hundreds of elves and hidden in the bowels of the forests of this world.
As well as having played Galadriel in all three original films, Cate Blanchett has also appeared in The Hobbit franchise. In addition to appearing in several successful films such as Thor: Ragnarok and the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, she has won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine. The Pinocchio of Netflix will be his next film.
He plays Siruman in the film.
Sarauman is a powerful and intelligent mage from Middle-earth. He first appears as a great traitor, confronting and imprisoning Gandalf, proving that power corrupts even the most honorable sorcerers.
Christopher Lee portrayed the character in the film, a legendary British actor who took part in hundreds of projects. He became very famous for his roles in horror films during the 50's and 80's, having even immortalized Count Dracula. Sadly, the star passed away in June 2015 at the age of 93, leaving behind a spectacular career.
Sean Bean (Boromir)
Boromir is Denethor's son and heir to the throne of Gondor. He appears in Tolkien's first two books, but only in the first film, where he makes some questionable decisions but ends up dying as a hero.
Sean Bean played the warrior in the film. Following his appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring , he starred in the first season of Game of Thrones . His characters often die in brutal and surprising ways, and that is what makes him famous to this day.
(Gimli) John Rhys-Davies
A descendant of an ancient lineage of dwarven warriors, Gimli is a fun and humorous character, while also being one of the great champions in the Lord of the Rings universe. After building a rivalry with Legolas, he ends up becoming his best friend.
Gimli is played by 76-year-old Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies in the films. Recently, he has been featured in several series such as Once Upon a Time, The Shannara Chronicles, and the animation Wizards: Tales of Arcadia. A character he voiced appeared in the solo Aquaman movie in theaters.
Orlando Bloom played Legolas.
Legolas Verdeleaf is one of the most beloved characters by fans and is famous for his archery skills. She appears in the Fellowship of the Ring as well as The Hobbit , which occurs before the events in The Lord of the Rings.
Orlando Bloom plays the elf, a heartthrob who has also been successful with another movie franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean. In addition to being 43 years old, Orlando is married to pop singer Katy Perry, with whom he just had a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom. He recently starred in the series Carnival Row.
Victor Mortensen (Aragorn)
The Fellowship of the Ring's great hero Argoren, son of Arathorn, is one of the greatest heroes of all time. Renegade prince, he ends up becoming the rightful king of Gondor after a long journey. His romance with Arwen is melancholy, and he is a very honorable and fair warrior.
Viggo Mortensen played the character in the original trilogy and has an exemplary career in cinema at 61 years old. Two of his last films, Captain Fantastic and Green Book: The Guide, were nominated for Oscars. During the Sundance Film Festival, he premiered his first film as a director, Falling .
Ian McKellen (Gandalf)
Gandalf, also known as the Gray Wizard, is one of the most powerful and important figures in the entire saga. As one of the Maiar, an angelic race that inhabits Middle-Earth, he assists Frodo in making his way across Mordor to destroy the One Ring.
McKellen, 81, remains active as ever despite his age. To this day, he continues to perform in TV, film, and theater, as well as his role as an LGBT activist. Additionally to his participation in Cats, he was also part of the cast of the thriller The Big Lie in 2019.
Smeagol (Gollum) is Andy Serkis.
Gollum appears as a force connected to the power of the One Ring as one of the most complex and important characters in the franchise. The relic's influence on his body was so strong that he spent a great deal of time as a slave to it. The saga ends with him becoming a villain.
After The Lord of the Rings , Andy Serkis' career took off. In the Planet of the Apes trilogy, he worked with CGI and motion capture. As a 56-year-old, he has already become a film director and participated in superhero franchises such as Black Panther and the upcoming Batman movie.