Orlando Bloom
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom
Date of Birth: January 13, 1977
Place of Birth: Canterbury, Kent, England
Height: 180 cm (5′11″)
Weight: ~77 kg
Religion: Buddhist (Soka Gakkai)
Nationality: British
Ancestry: English heritage
Languages: English
Marital Status: Engaged to Katy Perry (2019–present)
Children: 2 (Flynn, Daisy)
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Education: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Net Worth: $40M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 7M+ Instagram
Businesses: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, activism
Notable Works: The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Troy, Carnival Row
Current Residence: California, USA
Number of Houses: UK & US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Canterbury; believed Harry Bloom was his father until later learning it was Colin Stone.
- Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child.
- Trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2001–2003: Played Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
- 2003: Starred as Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean.
- 2004: Lead in Troy.
- 2005: Historical epic Kingdom of Heaven.
- 2010s: Returned for The Hobbit films; focused on stage work.
- 2019–2023: Starred in Amazon’s Carnival Row.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Screen Actors Guild Award (ensemble, LOTR).
- Teen Choice & MTV Movie Awards for Pirates.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2014).
🧠 Did You Know?
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2009.
- Engaged to pop star Katy Perry; they share a daughter Daisy.
- Practices Nichiren Buddhism daily.
- Enjoys extreme sports like surfing, motorcycling, skydiving.
- Named one of the most influential people by Time in 2004.
- Has a tattoo with his LOTR castmates in Elvish script.
- Appeared in stage productions in London post-LOTR fame.
- Supports environmental charities.
- Close friends with fellow LOTR actors.
- Maintains a low-key life compared to Hollywood peers.
- Speaks some French due to film projects.
- His son Flynn is from marriage with Miranda Kerr.
- His middle names honor his maternal family.
- Has broken multiple bones in accidents.
- Starred in independent films alongside blockbusters.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Orlando Bloom born?
He was born on January 13, 1977, in Canterbury, Kent, England.
What role made Orlando Bloom famous?
Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
What other blockbuster franchise is Orlando Bloom part of?
He played Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Who is Orlando Bloom engaged to?
He is engaged to singer Katy Perry.
Does Orlando Bloom have children?
Yes, Flynn (with Miranda Kerr) and Daisy (with Katy Perry).
What religion does Orlando Bloom practice?
Nichiren Buddhism (Soka Gakkai).
What is Orlando Bloom’s estimated net worth?
Around $40 million in 2025.
What languages does Orlando Bloom speak?
Primarily English; some French.
Where does Orlando Bloom live?
California, USA, with Katy Perry and family.
Has Orlando Bloom won major acting awards?
Yes, SAG Award, MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice, and Walk of Fame star.
What are Orlando Bloom’s hobbies?
Surfing, motorcycling, and skydiving.
What stage work has Orlando Bloom done?
He has appeared in plays in London and Broadway.
Which humanitarian causes does Orlando Bloom support?
UNICEF campaigns and environmental charities.
What tattoos does Orlando Bloom have related to LOTR?
An Elvish script tattoo with the Fellowship cast.
What streaming series has Orlando Bloom starred in recently?
Carnival Row on Amazon Prime.