Has an older sister, Samantha
Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (1999)
Spent two years at the National Youth Theatre and went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Was nearly killed three years ago when he broke his back in a fall out of a window and fell three floors. He was told he may not walk again. He was operated on, and twelve days later he walked out of the hospital.
During the filming for Lord of the Rings, Orlando fell off his horse and broke one of his ribs.
Father, Harry Bloom, died when Bloom was just four.
(2002) Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25."
Originally auditioned to play the role of "Faramir" in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but lost out on that role and was instead asked to play the role of Legolas.
Learned to surf during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy in New Zealand.
Appeared on 2002 clothing commercial named "Denim Invasion" for Gap with Kate Beckinsale. The commercial was directed by Cameron Crowe.
He won the 2002 MVT Movie Award for 'Breakthrough Male'.
Was nominated with the entire 'Fellowship of the Ring' cast for 'Best Ensemble Acting' at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Won the award at the 2002 Empire Awards for 'Best Debut'.
Underwent a great deal of training with knives, horseback riding, canoeing and archery before his role as Legolas.
According to Screensavers.com, Orlando Bloom replaced Britney Spears at the top of the website's celebrity download index in January, 2004.
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