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Orlando Bloom (Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom) was born on 13 January, 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England to Sonia Copeland and Harry Bloom. Orlando's mother was born in Calcutta, India and is the daughter of Betty Constance Josephine Walker and Francis John Copeland. His father, Harry was South African-born Jewish lawyer. Actually it was thought that Harry is his father, but his mother later revealed that his biological father was Colin Stone, a family friend. Bloom has elder sister Samantha born in 1975.

In Canterbury, Bloom attended St Edmund's School. At that time he was also suffered by dyslexia. In 1997, Bloom moved to London. In London Bloom joined the National Youth Theatre and spent two years there. In National Youth Theatre, Bloom, earned a scholarship to train at the British American Drama Academy.

In 1997, Bloom appeared in television series "Casuality". The same year Bloom landed his debut film "Wilde" with Stephen Fry. Bloom later attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and studied acting, sculpture and photography. In 1998, an accident occur with Bloom in which his back get broken. It was thought that he would never walk again, but he was completely recovered and was able to walk within 14 days. Bloom now regularly does Yoga a Pilates to strengthen his back.

After graduating from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Bloom was casted with major role in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001-2003), where he played a role of Elf Legolas. By this film Bloom got the attention of every audience. From a unknown actor he became the best-known celebrity. In 2002, Bloom was listed in "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" and also named the hottest Hollywood bachelor in People's 2004 list.

The every cast of Rings was niminated at Screen Actors Guild Awards as Best Ensemble Acting for three year, while finally own in 2003 for there third film "The Return of the King". In 2003, Bloom landed role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" alongside Keira Knightley and Johnny Depp. It was again a blockbuster hit.

Bloom next appeared with lead roles in "Kingdom of Heaven (2005)" and in "Elizabethtown (2005)" with Kirsten Dunst. Both the films were not able to impress audiences. While Kingdom of Heaven was received well outside the United States. The sequel of Pirates of the Caribbean i.e. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" was released on July 7, 2006.

Bloom's upcoming movies include the third sequel of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" which will release on May 25, 2007 and "Seasons of Dust" with current girl-friend Kate Bosworth, which will also release in 2007.


Orlando Bloom's filmography as Actor

Year Movie Name
2008 Seasons of Dust
2007 Pirates of the Caribbean 3
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2005 Kingdom of Heaven
2005 Elizabethtown
2004 Haven
2004 Troy
2004 The Calcium Kid
2004 The Remains of the Piano
2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003 Ned Kelly
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2001 Black Hawk Down
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring


Orlando Bloom - Quotes

People come into your life and people leave it... you just have to trust that life has a road mapped out for you.
- Orlando Bloom

I mean, I have a great job. I get to dress up and become somebody else, especially when it's someone like Legolas, who's this super-cool kind of otherworldly elf. It's, like, I'm lucky, man, so why would I not appreciate that?
- Orlando Bloom

How can you be in hell while you are in my heart?
- Orlando Bloom

Elves are cool, man.
- Orlando Bloom

Whatever happens in life is fine - just trust in that.
- Orlando Bloom

I got to dress up in funny clothes and run around New Zealand with a bow and arrow for 18 months, how bad could that be?
- Orlando Bloom

Elf Envy...they all had it.
- Orlando Bloom

A friend told me that teenage girls are always looking for someone to pin their dreams on. That doesn't make it any less weird though.
- Orlando Bloom

Right where i left you... Not where i left you?
- Orlando Bloom

The girls have got a bit excited. I spoke to my agent and she says she's wading through the fan mail. We've got bags of it.
- Orlando Bloom

I am a hopeless romantic and I love to spoil my girlfriends.
- Orlando Bloom



Nickname: Orli, OB

Date of Birth: January 13, 1977

Birth name: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom

Born At: Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Height: 5\' 11\"

Profession: Actor, Producer

Hair color: brown

Eye color: brown

Nationality: British

Claim to fame: The role of Legolas Greenleaf in the The Lord of the Rings trilogy



Born on 13 January, 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England, Orlando Bloom is a British actor and producer. Orlando best known as a Elf Legolas of \"The Lord of the Rings\" trilogy (2001-2003). By this film Orlando got the attention in Hollywood. Actually Orlando was originally auditioned for the role of Faramir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Orlando\'s well known movies include the sequels of Rings (2001-2003) i.e. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Troy, Elizabethtown, and Kingdom of Heaven.

In 2004, Bloom was named as the sexiest actor in Britain by Ananova.com. Also named \"Hottest Bachelors\" by People magazine in 2004. While in January 2004, Bloom replaced Britney Spears at the top of the screensavers.com\'s celebrity download index.

Currently released film of Bloom is the sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man\'s Chest which was released on July 7, 2006. Bloom is now working on Great Depression-themed film \"Seasons of Dust\". Orlando is currently dating Kate Bosworth (his co-star of \"Seasons of Dust\"). The couple first met outside a coffee shop. Bloom was also dated Jemma Kidd and Joanne Morley.


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