The British actor Orlando Bloom celebrates 48
Orlando Bloom’s career took off with the success of “The Lord of the Rings” followed by his role as Will Turner in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise
The British actor Orlando Bloom celebrates 48
The British actor Orlando Bloom, known for his roles in some of the most iconic film franchises of modern cinema, was born on January 13, 1977, in Canterbury, Kent, England. Raised primarily by his mother, Sonia Constance Josephine Copeland, Bloom discovered at 13 that his biological father was Colin Stone, a family friend, rather than his mother’s husband, Harry Bloom, who passed away when Orlando was just four years old.
Bloom attended St. Edmund’s School in Canterbury and later pursued his passion for acting at the National Youth Theatre in London. His formal training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama laid the foundation for his career. Shortly after graduating, Bloom landed his breakout role as Legolas in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a part that would catapult him to international fame.
Orlando Bloom’s career took off with the success of “The Lord of the Rings” (2001–2003), followed by his role as Will Turner in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise (2003–2017). These roles solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood, combining his good looks, charisma, and talent for action-packed roles.
Bloom’s versatility is evident in his other projects, such as “Troy” (2004), “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005), and his return to Middle-earth in “The Hobbit” trilogy (2012–2014). He has also demonstrated his skills on stage, performing in productions like “In Celebration” in London and “Killer Joe” in the West End.
Bloom has one son, Flynn, born in 2011 from his marriage to Australian model Miranda Kerr. The couple divorced amicably in 2013. In 2016, Bloom began dating singer Katy Perry, and they became engaged in 2019. The couple welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, in August 2020.
In recent years Bloom starred in Amazon Prime Video’s “Carnival Row” (2019–2023), a fantasy drama series in a darker setting and has also taken on producing roles.
Off-screen, Bloom is known for his humanitarian efforts, serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2009. He actively participates in campaigns supporting children’s education and disaster relief efforts worldwide.
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