* Sean Astin - Ultimately landed the role and became known for his portrayal.
* Daniel Radcliffe - Was considered for the role at age 12 but deemed too young. He would later star in the Harry Potter series.
* Elijah Wood - The final choice for the role, known for his portrayal.
* Chris O'Donnell - Auditioned but was considered too handsome and not believable enough as a hobbit.
* Billy Boyd - He ultimately got the role of Pippin, but had also auditioned for Frodo.
* Patrick Stewart - Auditioned for the role of Gandalf but was considered too old. He later played Professor Xavier in the X-Men franchise.
* Ian McKellen - Landed the role of Gandalf and was considered the ideal fit for the character.
It's worth noting that many other actors also auditioned, but these are some of the most well-known names who were considered for the role.
Ultimately, the choice of Elijah Wood as Frodo proved to be successful, with his performance becoming iconic for many fans of the franchise.