Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
- Full name: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom
- Date of birth: January 13, 1977
- Place of birth: Canterbury, Kent, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Known for: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean, Carnival Row
Personal life
Orlando Bloom was born on January 13, 1977, in Canterbury, Kent, England. His mother, Sonia Constance Josephine Copeland, was a language teacher, and his father, Colin Stone, was a social worker. Bloom has an older sister, Samantha.
Bloom's parents divorced when he was four years old. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Harry Bloom, a South African journalist. Bloom took his stepfather's surname.
Bloom attended St Edmund's School in Canterbury and then trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Bloom is married to Katy Perry. They have one daughter together, Daisy Dove Bloom.
Career
Orlando Bloom's acting career began in the early 2000s, with roles in television shows such as Casualty and Midsomer Murders. He made his film debut in 2001, in the war film Black Hawk Down.
Bloom's breakthrough role came in 2001, when he was cast as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He reprised the role in The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014).
Bloom has also starred in a number of other successful films, including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Troy (2004), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and The Three Musketeers (2011).
In recent years, Bloom has starred in the television series Carnival Row (2019-present) and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-present).
Awards and honors
Orlando Bloom has won a number of awards for his work, including:
- A Screen Actors Guild Award
- A BAFTA Award
- An Empire Award
- A Teen Choice Award
Personal life
Orlando Bloom is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his sense of humor and his love of the outdoors.
Bloom is a philanthropist, and he has donated millions of dollars to various charities. He is also a supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Net worth
Orlando Bloom's net worth is estimated to be $40 million.
