Orlando BloomMovie poster for Troy (2004)Orlando Bloom (born January 13, 1977) is a British actor, who became famous playing Legolas in the The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He also had major roles in Black Hawk Down, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Troy. He was born in Canterbury, Kent to Sonia C. J. Copeland. Although he carries the name of novelist and political activist, Harry Bloom, Orlando's biological father is actually Colin Stone, a reported friend of the family. He attended St Edmunds School in Canterbury, but struggled in many courses due to his dyslexia. In 1993, he moved to London and joined the National Youth Theatre,spending two seasons there and earning a scholarship to train at the British American Drama Academy. He earned a few television roles to further his career, including his film debut in 1997 in Wilde, opposite Stephen Fry, before entering the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. However, in 1998, he broke his back in a three story fall, and it was briefly feared that he would never walk again, but he made a complete recovery. His first major role (he was still in drama school during the casting) was in the movie version of The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003), where he played Legolas; the ensemble cast of The Fellowship of the Ring (including Bloom), and a year later that of The Two Towers, was nominated for Best Ensemble Acting at the Screen Actors' Guild Awards. This high-profile role made an unknown British actor one of the hottest Internet celebrities. IMDBPro's StarMeter reported that Orlando Bloom was the most searched for actor in January 2002, one month after the Fellowship of the Ring was released; that year, he was also chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25". In 2004, Orlando was named People Magazine's hottest bachelor in the magazine's annual list of Hollywood bachelors. In 2003, the ensemble cast of The Return of the King won a Screen Actors' Guild Award for Best Ensemble Acting, after having been nominated for the previous two movies in the trilogy. Additionally, Bloom has won various Empire Awards and Teen Choice Awards, and been nominated for many others. Filmography
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In 2004, Bloom converted to Nichiren Buddhism, a spirituality that he was long associated with. Bickford died in Los Angeles, California. Additionally, Bloom has won various Empire Awards and Teen Choice Awards, and been nominated for many others. Bickford was nominated three times for an Academy Award. In 2003, the ensemble cast of The Return of the King won a Screen Actors' Guild Award for Best Ensemble Acting, after having been nominated for the previous two movies in the trilogy. He died a few days after filming a 1967 Virginian segment. In 2004, Orlando was named People Magazine's hottest bachelor in the magazine's annual list of Hollywood bachelors. In his final years he acted as owner of Shiloh Ranch on The Virginian TV series. IMDBPro's StarMeter reported that Orlando Bloom was the most searched for actor in January 2002, one month after the Fellowship of the Ring was released; that year, he was also chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25". He continued to act for the remainder of his life. This high-profile role made an unknown British actor one of the hottest Internet celebrities. Bickford turned to character acting and established himself firmly on the silver screen in many roles. His first major role (he was still in drama school during the casting) was in the movie version of The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003), where he played Legolas; the ensemble cast of The Fellowship of the Ring (including Bloom), and a year later that of The Two Towers, was nominated for Best Ensemble Acting at the Screen Actors' Guild Awards. Due to scarring from an accident with a lion and his increasing age, he was no longer suitable for leading roles. However, in 1998, he broke his back in a three story fall, and it was briefly feared that he would never walk again, but he made a complete recovery. Later, he signed with Twentieth Century Fox. He earned a few television roles to further his career, including his film debut in 1997 in Wilde, opposite Stephen Fry, before entering the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Unfortunately, this association did not work out, and Bickford became an independent actor for several years. In 1993, he moved to London and joined the National Youth Theatre,spending two seasons there and earning a scholarship to train at the British American Drama Academy. DeMille and offered a contract with MGM. He attended St Edmunds School in Canterbury, but struggled in many courses due to his dyslexia. Appearing in a Broadway play, "Outside Looking in," he was noticed by Cecil B. Although he carries the name of novelist and political activist, Harry Bloom, Orlando's biological father is actually Colin Stone, a reported friend of the family. He spent his early years as a drifter and then joined a road company, travelling about the United States and appearing the productions. Copeland. Charles Bickford (January 1, 1891 - November 9, 1967) was an American actor, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. J. Dynamite (1929). He was born in Canterbury, Kent to Sonia C. Pride of the Marines (1936). He also had major roles in Black Hawk Down, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Troy. Song of Bernadette (1943). Orlando Bloom (born January 13, 1977) is a British actor, who became famous playing Legolas in the The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Duel in the Sun (1946). Wilde (1997) – Rent boy. Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955). The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – Legolas Greenleaf. The Unforgiven (1960). Todd Blackburn. Days of Wine and Roses (1962). Black Hawk Down (2001) – Pfc. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) – Legolas Greenleaf. Ned Kelly (2003) – Joe Byrne. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) – Will Turner. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – Legolas Greenleaf. The Calcium Kid (2004) – Jimmy. Troy (2004) – Prince Paris. Haven (2004) – Shy (also co-producer). Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (2005) (announced) – Will Turner. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) (post-production) – Balian of Ibelin. Elizabethtown (2005) (filming) – Drew Baylor. |