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Orlando Bloom Biography

Birth Name:Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom

Birth Place:Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Awarded an honorary degree from University of Kent in 2010
Is an ambassador for UNICEF, helping to save and improve children's lives by providing clean water, education and health care to more than 190 countries
In 2003 he won a Hollywood Breakthrough Award for Breakthrough Acting from a Male from the Hollywood Film Festival
Attended Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Attended the British American Drama Academy
His career began with appearances in episodes of "Casualty" and "Midsomer Murders," and he made his film debut in "Wilde․"
Made his West End debut with his part in "In Celebration" in 2007
Participated in school plays and at local theatres while growing up, moving to London at the age of 16
Quote: "[on "The Lord of the Rings"] "There was never any question of would I or wouldn't I do it? There was just where do I sign for it? When I got offered, I was over the moon, the opportunity of a lifetime․""
Quote: "I see my career as a marathon․ I don't see it as a sprint․ Hopefully, I'll be around for a long time, to see my son grow up, and have the opportunity to keep working on films․"
He received his first major role in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy
Learned how to surf while filming in New Zealand for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy
Originally auditioned for the character Faramir, but director Peter Jackson casted him as Legolas instead
Along with his co-stars of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" who make up the nine members of "The Fellowship," he has a tattoo of the word nine written in the fictional Tengwar Elvish script

Awards

2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2001Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: nominated
2002Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Male: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2002Empire Award-Best Debut: winner
2002MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Male Performance: winner
2002OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
2002PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2003AFI Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Empire Award-Best British Actor: nominated
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2004MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Sexiest Hero (Héroe más Sexy): winner
2004NRJ Ciné Award-Sexiest Actor (Acteur le plus sexy): nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Fight/Action Sequence: winner
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: winner
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: winner
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2005EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: winner
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Love Scene: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure/Thriller: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-Movie - Choice Rumble: winner
2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2006Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Actor: winner
2007National Movie Award-Best Performance by a Male: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Rumble: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure: nominated
2008Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2012Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2012Best Actor-: nominated
2014CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2014Huading Award-Best Global Actor in a Motion Picture: winner
2014MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Transformation: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: winner
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Liplock: nominated