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- Famous as : Actor
- Birth Name : Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom
- Birth Date : January 13, 1977
- Birth Place : Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
- Spouse : Miranda Kerr (supermodel, 22-Jul-10 - 2013)
- Claim to Fame : As Legolas in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy

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Orlando Bloom Biography

Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom was born in Canterbury, Kent, England on January 13, 1977. His father Harry Bloom, was a Professor of Law at the University of Kent and also a legendary political activist who fought for civil rights in South Africa, whereas, his mother Sonia C. J. Copeland, was a businesswoman and writer who ran a language school for foreign students. When Orlando was only four years old, Harry died of stroke that he and his older sister Samantha were raised by their mother and family friend, Colin Stone, who Sonia revealed to the 13-year-old Orlando as his biological father.

Orlando first enrolled at the St. Edmunds School in Canterbury, but struggled in many courses because of dyslexia. He did good in the arts, however, and enjoyed pottery, photography and sculpturing, and he also participated in particular school plays and was active at his local theater. Landed his very first job as a clay trapper at a pigeon shooting range, her mother encouraged him and his sister to begin studying poetry and prose and eventually giving readings at Kent Festival. Later on both siblings approved Sonia's suggestion and thanked her that they could favorably win many poetry and Bible reciting competitions.

Orlando Bloom Biography

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Reportedly Elope in Prague
- CELEBRITY
- Fri Mar 9, 2018, 8:17 AM GMT
Katy and Orlando's friends are reportedly buzzing that the couple secretly tied the knot during her recent trip to Prague.
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Officially Back On! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Spotted on Romantic Prague Getaway
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- Fri Mar 2, 2018, 5:13 AM GMT
The reunited couple was seen visiting a castle on Wednesday as they were touring around Prague, but they reportedly won't put a label on their relationship.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Exchange Flirty Messages About Love Amid Reconciliation Rumors
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- Fri Feb 16, 2018, 2:33 AM GMT
The 'Firework' hitmaker and her rumored on-again boyfriend share a very flirty exchange on social media after she caught the bouquet at her brother's wedding.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Are Back On 11 Months After Split, Friends Say
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- Tue Feb 13, 2018, 3:06 AM GMT
The 'Dark Horse' singer and the British actor are reportedly giving their relationship another shot and she 'wants to make things work this time around.'
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Spotted Paddleboarding Together Over Labor Day Weekend
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- Tue Sep 5, 2017, 2:59 AM GMT
The songstress and the actor added fuel to reconciliation speculations as they were seen paddleboarding together while hitting the beach in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
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Orlando Bloom to Star on Amazon's Drama Series 'Carnival Row'
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- Sat Aug 26, 2017, 3:31 AM GMT
On the 8-part fantasy series, the 'Troy' star will be playing Rycroft Philostrate, a police inspector investigating the murder of a faerie showgirl.
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