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General Info
Hobbits are gentle and close to nature, an almost child-like group who live off the land. With an average height of 3�6", the furry-footed creatures dwell deep in furnished holes on the sides of hills. They love the simple things in life: smoking pipes, eating, and, of course, storytelling. They live to around 100 years old, with the age of 33 marking the start of adulthood..
Hobbit height ranges between two and four feet tall.
Hobbits have pointed ears.
They have oversized feet and never wear shoes.
Hobbits have curly hair.
Hobbits love to eat (six substantial meals a day), brew ale, smoke pipe weed, and garden in the Shire where they live.
Hobbits discourage excessive or adventurous behavior which is why many were surprised that Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin went on such an adventure as told in The Lord of the Rings
Hobbits are generally very provincial in nature and are typically untrusting of the outside world
Some Hobbits have lived as long as 130 years, and their average life span is 100 years. 33 years old, the age of Frodo Baggins, is considered "Coming of Age" to adulthood.
Hobbits are also called "Little Folk," "Little People," or "Halflings."
Hobbits speak a dialect of the common speech, Westron.
Frodo/Elijah
Name:Frodo Baggins
DOB:Sept 22 2968 T.A
Status:The Ringbearer
Family: Parents(Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck)
History: Frodo was the only son of Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck. His parents both died in the year 2980, so he was adopted by his cousin Bilbo Baggins, the wealthy bachelor. Upon Frodo's coming of age, Bilbo parted from the Shire, and left nearly all of his worldly belongings, including Bag End, to Frodo. In 3018, Frodo travelled to Rivendell under the name Mr. Underhill to escape pursuit of Sauron's forces. Along the way he received a near deadly blow from a Morgul knife dealt by a Nazgul. In Rivendell, he volunteered to destroy the Ring in Mordor. 8 companions were chosen to accompany him on his quest.He had many heroic adventures with and without the Fellowship before he finally reached The Cracks of Doom, where at the moment of truth, he claimed the Ring for himself. Shortly thereafter he was overtaken by Gollum, who during a fight for the Ring, bit off Frodo's finger, and fell himself into the fire. After the War of the Ring, Frodo was, for a while, mayor of Michel Delving. but constantly feeling dejected and unfulfilled, sailed over the sea with Gandalf and Bilbo.
Name:Elijah Jordan Wood
DOB:January 28 1981
Birth Place:Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
History:Elijah Wood's career began at a very young age, acting in commercials first at the age of seven. He is a very talented young actor, who has starred in many movies, taking on different roles to continue his success through his youth.
Most child actors seem to disappear after a while, but Elijah has kept his popularity and success, by changing his roles to match the times. A few of the movies that helped to lift his career were The War, The Good Son, and Flipper. He was even given credit for the movie North, said to be the one bright spot in that terrible film.
Elijah's most recent films are Deep Impact and The Faculty. He displayed great abilities in both of these films, showing his ability to adapt to different roles
Filmography
1.Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2003) .... Patrick
2.Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) .... Frodo
3.Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) .... Frodo
4.Try Seventeen (2002) .... Jones Dillon
5.Ash Wednesday (2002) .... Sean Sullivan
6.Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) .... Frodo
7.Chain of Fools (2000) .... Mikey
8.Bumblebee Flies Anyway, The (2000) .... Barney Snow
9.Black and White (1999) .... Wren
10.Faculty, The (1998) .... Casey Connor
11.Deep Impact (1998) .... Leo Biederman 12.
13.Ice Storm, The (1997) .... Mikey Carver
14.Flipper (1996) .... Sandy
15.War, The (1994) .... Stuart 'Stu' Simmons
16.North (1994) .... North
17.Good Son, The (1993) .... Mark
18.Adventures of Huck Finn, The (1993) .... Huck Finn
19.Forever Young (1992) .... Nat Cooper
20.Radio Flyer (1992) .... Mike
21.Paradise (1991) .... Willard Young
22.Avalon (1990) .... Michael Kaye
23.Internal Affairs (1990) .... Sean
24.Back to the Future Part II (1989) .... Video Game Boy #1
Sam/Sean
Name:Samwise Gamgee
DOB:2980 T.A.
Status:Frodo's Gardener
Family: Parents(Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild), Wife(Rosie Cotton), and a WHOLE lotta kids(Elanor, Frodo, Pippin, Bilbo, Goldilocks, Hamfast, Merry, Tolman, Robin, Rose, Daisy, Primrose, and Ruby) *phew*
History: Samwise was the youngest son of Hamfast Gamgee. He led a fairly uneventful life up until his beginnings in the tale of the Ring. Sam was deeply curious about elves, partly because of this, (and partly because he was an eavesdropper), he was selected by Gandalf to accompany Frodo to Rivendell. Elrond also selected him to join the fellowship of the ring. Throughout the journey, Sam proved his loyalty several times over, and without him the quest would have surely failed. After the betrayal by Smeagol to Shelob, Sam saved the ring from falling into enemy hands, and attempted to destroy the Ring himself. Samwise's strength and plain hobbit sense allowed him to resist the lure of the Ring's power, and realise that it was to much a task for him to do alone. After the War of the ring, Sam was elected Mayor of Michel Delving 7 times. He and his wife Rosie Cotton had 13 children before her death in Fourth age 82, when he sailed over the sea as the last of the Ring Bearers.
Name:Sean Patrick Astin
DOB: Feb 25 1971
Birth Place:Santa Monica CA
Family:Wife(Christine
), Daughters(Alexandra and Elizabeth Louise
).
History:Sean Astin made his feature film debut (at age 13) as "Mikey Walsh" in Richard Donner's adventure The Goonies (1984). Sean's portrayal of a young man determined to play football for Notre Dame in Rudy (1993) won hearts across America, and continues to inspire young people whenever it is shown. Other well-known film credits include Bulworth, Courage Under Fire, Memphis Belle, Encino Man, Like Father Like Son, Where the Day Takes You, Staying Together, War of the Roses, Safe Passage, and White Water Summer.
He recently finished nearly two years of work on the epic The Lord of the Rings, as "Samwise Gamgee," the trustworthy sidekick of Frodo Baggins (played by Elijah Wood.) The first installment of the trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, premiered worldwide in December 2001.
Sean received Best Actor honors for his performance in Low Life at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. He can also be seen in the indie releases Deterrence, Kimberly, The Last Producer and Boy Meets Girl.
A promising director, Astin garnered an Academy Award nomination for his short film Kangaroo Court, which he also co-produced with his wife, Christine. A Directors Guild of America member, Astin also directed an episode of the HBO anthology series Perversions of Science.
Filmography
1.50 First Kisses (2004)
2.Riding of the Laddie, The (2003) .... Preacher
3.Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) .... Sam
4.Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002) .... Sam
5.Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001).... Sam
6.Sky Is Falling, The (2000) .... Mr. Schwartz
7.Last Producer, The (2000) .... Bo Pomerants
8.Icebreaker (1999) .... Matt Foster 9.
Deterrence (1999) .... Ralph
10.Kimberly (1999) .... Bob
11.Boy Meets Girl (1998/II) .... Mike
12.Bulworth (1998) .... Gary 13.
Long Way Home, The (1997) (voice)
14.Courage Under Fire (1996) .... Patella
15.Safe Passage (1995) .... Izzy Singer
16.Low Life, The (1994/I) .... Andrew
17.Teresa's Tattoo (1994) (uncredited) .... Step-Brother
18.Rudy (1993) .... Rudy Ruettiger
19.Where the Day Takes You (1992) .... Greg
20.Encino Man (1992) .... Dave Morgan
21.Willies, The (1991) .... Michael
22.Toy Soldiers (1991) .... William 'Billy' Tepper
23.Memphis Belle (1990) .... Sgt. Richard 'Rascal' Moore, Ball turret
24.War of the Roses, The (1989) .... Josh at 17
25.Staying Together (1989) .... Duncan McDermott
26.White Water Summer (1987) .... Alan
27.Like Father, Like Son (1987) .... Trigger
28.Goonies, The (1985) .... Michael 'Mikey' Walsh
Merry/Dominic
Name:Meriadoc Brandyduck
DOB:2982 T.A
Status:Hobbit of The Shire
Family: Parents(Saradoc Brandybuck and Esmerelda Took), Wife(Estella Bolger).
History: Merry was always a close friend of Frodo Baggins, and with Pippin and Samwise, spied out Frodo's plan to leave the Shire and unexpectedly joined him on his journey to Rivendell. Upon the arrival in Rivendell, Merry was selected to join the Fellowship, though Elrond was against it. Gandalf thought that the loyalty of a true friend may have been better than the might of a warrior. Merry travelled with the company to Parth Galen, where he and Pippin were captured by orcs. Merry and Pippin managed to escape into Fangorn forest during an attack on the orcs by the Rohirrim. There they met Treebeard, and played a major part in the rousing of the Ents and the destruction of Isengard. It was in Isengard where Merry met King Theoden, unto whom he pledged his service. He rode with Dernhelm, of Theoden's army, to Gondor. He fought valiantly in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, and aided in the avenging of Theoden's death. Merry was nearly killed by the black breath, but was healed by Aragorn. After the War of the Ring, Merry was made a knight of Rohan, and treated with honor whenever he returned. He then went home to the Shire, where he was one of the leading forces in its scouring. Upon the death of his father, Meriadoc was made Master of Buckland, and was known as Meriadoc the Magnificent.
Name:Dominic Monaghan
DOB: Dec 8 1976
Birth Place:Berlin Germany
History:Born and raised in Berlin, Monaghan and his family moved to England hen he was twelve. In addition to speaking fluent German, he has a knack at impersonations and accents. He frequently returns to his hometown of Manchester, England to see his family and to be closer to the Manchester United Football Club.
Monaghan is best known for the British television drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996). He was studying English Literature, Drama and Geography at Sixth Form College when he was offered the co-starring role in the series, which ran for four seasons. His other television credits include This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper (2000) and a leading role in Monsignor Renard (1999), a series starring John Thaw.
On the stage, Monaghan has performed in the world premiere UK production of The Resurrectionists, Whale and Annie and Fanny from Bolton to Rome. Since watching Star Wars when he was six years old, Dominic has been consumed by films. His other obsessions include writing, music, fashion, playing/watching soccer and surfing. Utilizing his writing skills, he and LOTR co-star Billy Boyd are collaborating on a script.
Filmography
1.Shooting Livien (2004) ... Owen
2.. The Purifiers (2004) ... Solomon
3. Spivs (2004) ... Goat
4. LotR: Return of the King (2003) ... Meriadoc (Merry) brandybuck
5. LotR: The Two Towers (2002) ... Meriadoc (Merry) brandybuck
6. An Insomniac's Nightmare (2002) ... Jack
7. LotR: The Fellowship of the ring (2001) ... Meriadoc (Merry) brandybuck
8. Hostile Waters (1997) ... Sasha
Pippin/Billy
Name:Peregrin Took
DOB:2990 T.A
Status:Hobbit of The Shire
Family: Parents(Paladin Took, Eglantine Banks), Wife(Diamond of Long Cleeve), Son(Faramir I).
History: A long time friend of Frodo Baggins, he was, although not by the choice of Frodo at first, a companion on the road to Rivendell. After the Council, Pippin was very adamant that he intended to join the Fellowship, whether he had the approval of the Council or no. Though he made two very crucial mistakes along the road, first tossing a stone into the well in Moria, and second, looking into the Palantir, Pippin far surpassed proving his worthiness. Notable deeds concerning Pippin's tale in LotR include, aiding in the rousing of the Ents, and after travelling with Gandalf to Gondor, offering his sword in service to the Steward of the city. In the final battle of the War of the Ring, Pippin was narrowly saved by Gimli, when he was crushed under the body of a mountain troll.
Name:Billy Boyd
DOB: August 28th 1968
Birth Place:Glasgow Scotland UK
History:Billy Boyd was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 28th August 1968 to William & Mary Boyd. Despite an impressive number of appearances on stage in such works as Much Ado About Nothing and Merchant of Venice, Billy is often more well known for his appearance on the crime drama Taggart in the UK.
While not working, Boyd likes to keep busy with his numerous past times. His sword-work in The Lord of the Rings may have come easier to him than his colleagues, holding a Grade 7 in foil fencing. Also, Billy holds a Phase 4 rank in both Jeet Kune Do and Phillipino Kali. Boyd also has some musical talent, able to play both guitar and bass guitar while singing with a strong tenor/light baritone voice.
Filmography
1.Master and Commander (2003).... Barrett Bonden
2.Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003).... Pippin
3.Sniper 470 (2002).... The Gunner
4.Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002).... Pippin
5.Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001).... Pippin
6.Julie and the Cadillacs (1999).... Jimmy Campbell
7.Urban Ghost Story (1998).... Loan Shark
8.Soldier's Leap, The (1998).... Postman
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