Orlando Bloom
Also known as Orlando Jonathan Bloom, Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom is an English actor. He made his breakthrough as the character Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series (2001–03), earning him three Actors Award nominations, winning once. He reprised his role in The Hobbit film series (2013–14). Considered by some to be the Errol Flynn of his time, he gained further notice appearing in epic fantasy, historical, and adventure films, including as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Paris in Troy (2004), Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers (2011).
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Orlando Bloom is a British actor best known for playing Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination and established him as a leading figure in epic fantasy and adventure films. He has since built a successful career appearing in major franchises and historical dramas, including the Pirates of the Caribbean series and films like Troy and Kingdom of Heaven.
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