Orlando Bloom: Summary

Recent Role:: Himself on TMZ on TV

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 1-13-1977

Birthplace:: Canterbury, Kent, England

Birth Name:: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom

Orlando skyrocketed to fame playing Legolas the elf in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He has also had major roles in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Troy," "The Calcium Kid," and his first lead role in "Kingdom of Heaven." He also starred in the disappointing box office flop "Elizabethtown" with Kirsten Dunst.

Orlando was born in Canterbury, Kent to South African Jewish lawyer Harry Bloom and Sonia J. Copeland In his teens, Orlando discovered that his biological father was not Harry Bloom, but rather family friend Colin Stone. Orlando attended Saint Edmund's School in Canterbury, but struggled due to his dyslexia. In 1993, he moved to London and joined the National Youth Theatre, spending two seasons there and earning a scholarship to train at the British American Drama Academy. He had a few television roles and made his film debut in "Wilde," opposite Stephen Fry, before entering the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. In 1998, he broke his back in a three story fall, and it was briefly feared that he would never walk again. However, he made a complete recovery and walked out of the hospital twelve days later. He had metal plates inserted into his backbone to support it, which have since been removed, except for one screw. He regularly performs yoga and pilates to strengthen his back.

Orlando has said that he uses the philosophies of Nichiren Buddhism. He and on/off again girlfriend, actress Kate Bosworth are currently split up. Orlando skyrocketed to fame playing Legolas the elf in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He has also had major roles in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Troy," "The Calcium Kid," and his first lead role in "Kingdom of Heaven." He also starred in the disappointing box office flop "Elizabethtown" with Kirsten Dunst.

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Sarah_Is_Lost
member since: Aug 31, 2007
What can I say about this man? ... ...Continue »
Orlando Bloom is a brilliant actor. I give him 10/10 for acting. Orlando is one of the sexiest men alive, for looks I give him 10/10. I have seen Orlando Bloom in many films, he plays Will Turner on 'Pirates of the Caribbean' which I think nobody else can do a better job on what he did. In 'The Lord Of The Rings' he plays Legolos, he was awesome in that. i have seen him in many more thing but these too films he was in were awesome. All in all Orlando bloom is a very, very talented actor and he is the most sexiest men alive! I love him!
02/03/08 04:01am | report abuse
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meislost
member since: Mar 30, 2007
Orlando Bloom is best known for portraying Will Turner on Pirates of the Caribbean. ...Continue »
Orlando was born Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom on January 13, 1977 in Kent, England. He barely knew his father, Harry who was a politician. Harry Bloom died from a heart attack when Orlando was just four years old. Orlando and his sister, Samantha were raised by their mother Sonia and family friend Colin Stone. When Orlando was 13, Sonia admitted that Colin Stone was their real father. Orlando attended St. Edmunds School, but struggled due to dyslexia. In 1998, he fell three stories and broke his back. Although later, he recovered and returned to Guildhall School of Drama and Music. He landed the role of Legolas Greenleaf on The Lord of the Rings, and later Will Turner on Pirates of the Caribbean. On September 5, 2006, he split up from Kate Bosworth. I hope to see Orlando Bloom in other movies soon.
10/15/07 08:15pm | report abuse
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loves2talk
member since: Sep 8, 2007
Orlando Bloom is a well known actor, but he is a really good one as well....his films are AMAZING and his acting is GREAT!! Not to mention he is one of the SEXIEST men alive lol! He is in fact my hero because he is one of the nicest actors out there :) ...Continue »
Okay so i actually was fortunate enough to meet this AMAZING actor.....i didn't get to talk to him but well see i went to the 3rd premiere of potc well actually i went to the 2nd but he was really late and were i was sitting made him later soooo he had to walk right by :( but then came the 3rd and i made sure to wake up like at 1 in the morning 2 get ready because this time i was going to meet my hero!! AND I DID.....omg it was the best experiance EVER i got my long awaited hug that i have only dreamed about since i 1st started LOVEING him so many years ago lol He actually wasn't supposed to give anyone hugs or anything becuase once again he was late. But well i started to cry i mean HELLO i waited out side for 19 hours i wanted my hug lol and well he scweezed my hand and winked at me and i started to cry more so he just came and gave me a hug (then he got yelled at by this one dude that said nooo hugs and i felt a little bad lol) and then he signed my little mickey hat my friend put on me 3 TIMES omg i thought i would faint so i have 4 of his signatures lol and he then called me darling lol got it all o ntape and its the happiest moment in my life so far!! But point of the matter is he really cares about his fans and that is what makes me love him so much...sure he is extremely hot but he also has a wonderful heart and that is why he is my hero and is totally a number 10!!
09/08/07 03:03pm | report abuse
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BoothBones4Eva
member since: May 13, 2007
One word: HOT! ...Continue »
OMG Orlando Bloom - where do you start?
He is soooooo cute!!! And British (so not enough hot british film stars!) He looks like he's such a good kisser :lol: He would definately qualify in my 10 sexist men - hell he'd be in the top 5! And he even suits long hair and prosthectic (is that how you spell it?) ears - I mean how many guys can say that?? Keira Knightly is soo lucky - 3 films to kiss him! I still haven't seen the last one! Someone should shoot me! Basically, he ROCKS sooo much! LOVE HIM!
07/30/07 09:35am | report abuse
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sweetysmart0505
member since: Nov 18, 2006
OMG OMG OMG OMFG He is so hot hot hot hot hot hot. ...Continue »
Seriously my friend doesn't like him. She is a Johnny Depp fan, but some on Orlando Bloom is so way hotter. He is a good actor and funny persong and a great person. I have only seen him on Pirates of the Caribean and Lord of te Rings, maybe on something else but I can't think of it, but on those two shows he was so amazing and he stole the show. I love him but I am not going to fight anyone for him. I already won the battle when I was fighting for Jensen Ackles. So you girls can have him but he is really hot.
06/25/07 12:23pm | report abuse