(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Elijah Wood has revealed his mother threatened to take him out of acting classes to "keep him in line" as a child.

The American actor is best known for his high-profile role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's highly-acclaimed fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings.

The 30-year-old star says contrary to many child actors' upbringings, his mother was more reserved when supporting him in the film industry.

"This is a funny industry for a child, and I think there are a lot parents who put their kids in it for their own motivations," he told Nylon Guys. "I was lucky that was never my situation. In fact, my mother would threaten to take me out of it more frequently than support it. She knew I loved it and that it was a good motivator for keeping me in line."

Elijah also revealed it is very easy to become full of your own self importance as an actor. The star says that he has avoided slipping into the bracket because of his "grounded" home and family life.

"Life on a film set, the surreality can seep into your daily life," he explained. "You can be treated in ways you're not deserving of, and you can start to believe it. But I was always so grounded at home that it provided a sense of balance." (C) Cover Media