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Also known as Orlando Jonathan Bloom, Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom

Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom is an English actor. He made his breakthrough as the character Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series (2001–03), earning him three Actors Award nominations, winning once. He reprised his role in The Hobbit film series (2013–14). Considered by some to be the Errol Flynn of his time, he gained further notice appearing in epic fantasy, historical, and adventure films, including as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Paris in Troy (2004), Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers (2011).

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Orlando Bloom is a British actor born in Canterbury in 1977. He was born Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom and is the son of Harry Bloom. Bloom has worked in film, stage, and television since 1994. He is educated at The King's School Canterbury, the University of Kent, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He speaks English and follows Nichiren Buddhism and Soka Gakkai International.

Bloom is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He has received the Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor and holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been nominated for the same award. His spouse is Miranda Kerr, and he has two children. He has also been in relationships with Katy Perry, Kate Bosworth, and Nora Arnezeder.

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Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom (born 13 January 1977) is an English actor. He made his breakthrough as the character Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series (2001–03). He reprised his role in The Hobbit film series (2013–14). Considered by some to be the Errol Flynn of his time, he gained further notice appearing in epic fantasy, historical, and adventure films, notably as Will…

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  • Bucking Fastard — Gareth Mulroney2026
  • The Cut — The Boxer2025
  • Deep Cover — Marlon2025
  • Red Right Hand — Cash2024
  • Peppa's Cinema Party — Mr Raccoon (voice)2024
  • Peppa Pig: Wedding Party! — Mr. Racoon (voice)2024
  • Life Train — Self2024
  • Katy Perry: Night of a Lifetime — Self2024
  • Orlando Bloom: To the Edge — Self2024
  • Disney Legends Award Ceremony — Self2024

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human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Canterbury
Occupation
fashion model
Employer
UNICEF
Languages spoken
English language
Image
Orlando Bloom at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (cropped2).jpg
Number of children
2
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Orlando Bloom
date of birth
1977-01-13
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birth name
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom
start of work period
1994-00-00
name in native language
Orlando Bloom
unmarried partner
Nora Arnezeder
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Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom (born 13 January 1977) is an English actor. He made his breakthrough as the character Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series (2001–03), earning him three Actors Award nominations, winning once. He reprised his role in The Hobbit film series (2013–14). Considered by some to be the Errol Flynn of his time, he gained further notice appearing in epic fantasy, historical, and adventure films, including as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2003–2007, 2017), Paris in Troy (2004), Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers (2011).

Bloom appeared in Hollywood films such as the war film Black Hawk Down (2001), the Australian Western Ned Kelly (2003), the romantic comedy Elizabethtown (2005), and New York, I Love You (2007). In 2020, he gained acclaim for the Afghanistan War drama film The Outpost (2020). He also starred in the Amazon Prime Video series Carnival Row (2019–2023).

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