Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom (born 13 January 1977) is an English actor. He rose to fame by appearing in epic fantasy, historical epic, and fantasy adventure films. His best known roles include Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Paris in Troy, and Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven.
Bloom subsequently established himself as a leading man in Hollywood films such as Elizabethtown and appeared in ensemble films such as New York, I Love You and Main Street. He made his professional stage debut in West End's In Celebration at the Duke of York's Theatre in 2007 and starred in a Broadway adaption of Romeo and Juliet in 2013. In 2009, Bloom was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.