Orlando Bloom: British Actor Biography
Full Name: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom
Date of Birth: January 13, 1977
Place of Birth: Canterbury, Kent, England
Nationality: British
Profession : Actor, Producer
Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
Early Life and Education
he later discovered that his biological father was actually family friend Colin Stone.
Bloom grew up with a love for the arts and initially struggled with dyslexia. Encouraged by his mother, he became involved in poetry and drama from a young age. He moved to London as a teenager to pursue acting more seriously.
He studied at the National Youth Theatre, then earned a scholarship to train at the British American Drama Academy. Later, he attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1999.
Family
Orlando Bloom has had several high-profile relationships. He married Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr in 2010. The couple had one son,
Flynn, born in 2011. They divorced in 2013.
In 2016, he began dating pop singer Katy Perry. They became engaged in 2019 and welcomed their daughter,
Daisy Dove Bloom, in August 2020.
Career
Breakthrough Role
Bloom's breakout came immediately after drama school when he was cast as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003). His performance as the elven archer made him a global star.
Major Film Roles
The Lord of the Rings
Trilogy (2001–2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean Series as Will Turner (2003–2017)
Troy (2004)
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Elizabethtown (2005)
The Hobbit Trilogy (2013–2014)
Carnival Row (2019–2023 – Amazon Prime Series)
Bloom has also worked in independent films, voice acting, and stage productions, including a Broadway debut in Romeo and Juliet in 2013.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Orlando Bloom's estimated net worth is around $40 million. His wealth comes from major franchise films, endorsements, and real estate investments. He has also worked as a producer on several projects.
Awards and Honours
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance – The Return of the King (2003)
MTV Movie Awards –
Best Breakthrough Male (2002), Best Fight (2004)
Teen Choice Awards –
Multiple wins for Pirates of the Caribbean
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star – Received in 2014
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – Since 2009
Legacy
Orlando Bloom is recognized as one of the most bankable stars of the early 2000s , known for his roles in two of the biggest franchises in cinema history. With a mix of blockbuster success and independent work, he's also active in humanitarian causes, especially through UNICEF.
Highlights:
Breakout role as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings
Starred in Pirates of the Caribbean as Will Turner
Trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Two children: one with Miranda Kerr, one with Katy Perry
Estimated net worth: $40 million
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
