How old was Elijah Wood in 9?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Elijah Wood was this age when he appeared in 9:

27 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of 9:

January 1, 2009

And the birth day of Elijah Wood, that is:

January 28, 1981

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Elijah Wood could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.