It's been 22 years since the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy was released.. The tape was a huge success. Film critics praised The Lord of the Rings, and the audience still indulges in watching the film. The picture brought insane popularity to the actors who played the main roles.. TSN website editor. ua offers to see how they have changed in 22 years and what happened to them. Elijah Wood (Frodo Torbin) American actor Elijah Wood played the role of Frodo only at the age of 20.

The tape made him insanely popular. After the release of the first part of The Lord of the Rings, Wood's career took off.. He starred in such successful films as "

For his work in the cinema, Elijah has many awards, including Saturn statuettes, the US Screen Actors Guild Award and others..

Now celebrities are 42 years old. He actively acts in films, but he carefully hides his personal life.. It is known that Elijah is married to producer Marie Kongsved. The couple are raising two children together.

Sean Astin (Sam Hamgee) The American actor played Frodo's best friend Sam at the age of 30. This role became the most successful in his film career..

After the completion of The Lord of the Rings, Sean starred in many films.. True, they did not bring him crazy success.. The actor played roles in films such as Alvin and the Chipmunks, Stranger Things, The Librarians and others..

Sean is currently 52 years old.. Since 1992, he has been married to Christina Garrel, with whom he has three daughters..

Viggo Mortensen (Aragon) American actor played the role of Aragon, which brought him worldwide popularity, at 43.

Before The Lord of the Rings, Viggo's career grew rapidly, and after the release of the film, he was more often invited to star in successful projects.. True, he was assigned the role of a villain. The actor played in films such as Green Book, Captain Fantastic, A Dangerous Method, Justified Violence and many others..

Viggo was married, but married for only 10 years. She has a son, Henry, who is now 35 with his ex-wife.. Viggo himself is 64 years old.

Ian McKellen (Gandalf) British actor Ian McKellen played the role of Gandalf at 62.

There are many works in the filmography of the celebrity. The most recognizable actor is thanks to his roles in the films "

Ian is openly gay. For the first time he spoke about his orientation in 1988.. The actor came out to support the LGBT community.

Today, the celebrity is 84 years old, but age does not prevent him from continuing to act in films.

Dominic Monaghan (Meriadoch Brandycup) The English actor's role in the film "

Dominic had successful work in such films as "

Now the actor is 46 years old. He continues to actively act in films. Meanwhile, little is known about his personal life.. The celebrity was engaged, but he failed to build a relationship with the bride.

Sean Bean (Boromir) English actor Sean Bean played his most famous role at the age of 42.

Celebrity all the time of his acting career actively acted in films. He played in such films as " Sean Bean also played a role in the series "

The actor has been married five times. However, four of his marriages ended in divorce.. From his wives he has three daughters, two of whom have already managed to make him a grandfather. Sean Bean himself is now 64 years old.

Orlando Bloom (Legolas) British actor played a role in the film "

After that, the career of young Bloom began to develop rapidly.. He played in Pirates of the Caribbean, Troy, The Hobbit, The Renegade and many other films..

Bloom has been married twice. His first wife was model Miranda Kerr, who bore him a son.. The second wife of the actor - singer Katy Perry. The couple is raising a daughter together. Orlando is currently 46 years old.

By the way, the Hollywood actor actively supports Ukrainians who defend their country from Russian invaders.. In 2016, the celebrity was in Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Slavyansk, Kharkov, Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine. At the beginning of a full-scale war, the actor came to Moldova, where he talked with refugee children. In March 2023, Orlando arrived in Kyiv.

John Rhys-Davies (Gimli) British actor played in the film " The tape made him popular all over the world.

True, John did not have insanely successful roles after the completion of the picture.. He appeared in such films as "

Now the actor is 79 years old. He continues to act in films.

Liv Tyler (Arwen) American actress role in the film "

Liv had a lot of successful film work. After "

Now the actress is 45 years old. She has a son from her first marriage.. The actress also has two children from her second husband..

Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) Australian actress played a role in the film " A celebrity has already come to the set as a popular artist.

The film " Kate starred in such popular films as Babylon, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Jasmine, Treasure Hunters, Thor, Terror Alley and others..

Blanchett is currently 54 years old. The actress has been married to screenwriter Andrew Upton since 1997.. Together, the couple has three common children, as well as an adopted daughter..