Last Name: Bloom

First Name: Orlando

Nickname: Orli

Date of birth: January 13, 1977

Height: 5'11

Birthplace: Canterbury, Kent, England

Place of residence: London, England

Family: His father, Harry, died in 1981. He was a writer. He has an older sister, Samantha, who is also attracted to acting.

Astrological sign: Capricorn.

Hobbies: Photography and sculpture.

Sports: The bungee jump, surfing, the snowboard.

His beginnings: He decides to become actor after watching Christopher Reeve in "Superman". In 1993, he moves to London where he takes performing arts lessons. One year later, he plays a small part in an episode of the English series "Casualty".

His movies: "Oscar Wilde"(1997), "The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring" (2001), " Black Hawk Down" (2001), " Ned Kelly" (2002), "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002).

Distinguishing mark: After breaking his back in 1997, he was not expected to walk ever again.

Where to write to him? Orlando Bloom, c/o ICM Oxford House, 76 Oxford Street, London, W1N OAX England