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United Kingdom Orlando Bloom is an English actor recognized for his roles in major fantasy and adventure franchises, transitioning from stage aspirations to global film recognition.
Actor Orlando Bloom models both luxury timepieces and eyewear in a new Porsche Design campaign, and he calls the opportunity 'a great honor'. Bloom is the new Brand Ambassador for the brand's Timepiece and Eyewear collections.
Orlando Bloom joined forces with Drew Barrymore to launch the family-owned company's first national advertising campaign.
Bloom's endorsements include Burton.
Bloom's endorsements include Hugo Boss.
Bloom's endorsements include Magnum Ice Creams.
He made his first ever TV commercial appearance on late-night Japanese TV, promoting the Uno brand of cosmetics maker Shiseido.
Bloom's partnership with Staropramen for an advert is rooted in his long-term connection to the Czech capital, Prague, where he spent several years living.
He starred opposite English actress Kate Beckinsale in a Gap television advertisement directed by Cameron Crowe.
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom was born on January 13, 1977, in Canterbury, Kent, England. Early in his life, he was informed that Colin Stone, a family friend, was his biological father, not Harry Bloom, who passed away when Orlando was four. Growing up, Bloom faced dyslexia, which led his mother to encourage his participation in arts and drama classes. He cultivated an interest in pottery, photography, and sculpturing. At the age of 16, he relocated to London, where he joined the National Youth Theatre for two seasons. This experience led to a scholarship with the British American Drama Academy. He also secured early television roles in British shows such as “Casualty” (1986), “Midsomer Murders” (1997), and “Smack the Pony” (1999), and appeared in the critically acclaimed film “Wilde” (1997).
While attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1998, Bloom suffered a significant injury, breaking his back after falling three stories from a rooftop terrace. Despite initial concerns about permanent paralysis, he made a recovery and returned to acting. His career trajectory changed in 1999 when director Peter Jackson saw him perform. Following this, Bloom auditioned and was cast in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy as Legolas, a role that brought him international recognition after the first film’s release in 2001. This marked a turning point, solidifying his presence in major film productions and leading to subsequent high-profile roles.
Bloom continued to build his filmography with appearances in films such as “Black Hawk Down” (2001) and “Ned Kelly” (2003). He gained further mainstream success as Will Turner in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) and its sequels. His work in epic and fantasy genres continued with roles like Paris in “Troy” (2004) and Balian de Ibelin in “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005). In recent years, he has taken on roles in the Amazon Prime Video series “Carnival Row” (2019–2023), and films like “The Outpost” (2019) and “Gran Turismo” (2023). Beyond acting, Bloom has engaged in philanthropic efforts, becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009 and receiving the BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award in 2015 for his advocacy.
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