Orlando Bloom - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 13, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Roles as Legolas in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Will Turner in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series |
Intro
Orlando Bloom is an English actor best known for his roles in major film franchises such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'
Early Life & Background
Orlando Bloom was born on January 13, 1977, in Canterbury, England. He was raised by his mother, Sonia Constance Josephine (née Copeland), and believed Harry Bloom, a South African-born anti-apartheid novelist, was his father, but later discovered his biological father was family friend Colin Stone. Bloom attended St Edmund's School in Canterbury before moving to London at age 16 to join the National Youth Theatre, which led to a scholarship at the British American Drama Academy.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Legolas in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy (2001–2003)
- Starred as Will Turner in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series starting in 2003
- Played Paris in 'Troy' (2004)
- Appeared in 'Kingdom of Heaven' (2005)
- Broadway debut in 'Romeo and Juliet' (2013)
Trivia
- Named after the 16th-century English composer Orlando Gibbons.
- Was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.
- Has practiced Buddhism since 2004.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Orlando Bloom?
Orlando Bloom is 48 years old.
When was Orlando Bloom born?
Orlando Bloom was born the 13 January 1977.
Where is Orlando Bloom from?
Canterbury, Kent, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 13th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 13, 1977, Aeroflot Flight 3843, a Tupolev Tu-104 twinjet, suffered a catastrophic engine failure when its left engine caught fire. The incident resulted in a complete loss of the aircraft and the tragic death of all 90 people on board, underscoring the significant aviation safety challenges of the mid-1970s.
- Day of the week: January 13th, 1977 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer
- #1 UK song: Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul
- Popular movie: The Sentinel directed by Clark Johnson
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