Scottish film actor who gained recognition as Pippin in the Lord of the Rings films. He also starred as Barret Bonden in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and provided the voice for Glen in the 2004 comedy/horror Seed of Chucky. Additionally, he played Malky in the 2006 film The Flying Scotsman.
For seven years he worked as a book binder. In 1998, he debuted as the Postman in the short film, The Soldier's Leap.
He got matching tattoos with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Dominic Monaghan.
He married Ali-McKinnon on December 29, 2010. Together they have a son named Jack.
He and Elijah Wood both played hobbits in the Lord of the Rings.
