Orlando Bloom is a British actor, known for his roles in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film series. Though he began his career with minor roles in feature films, he soon started hogging the limelight with his portrayal of the elf prince ‘Legolas’ in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film series. Subsequently, he appeared in popular films, including the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series, ‘Troy,’ and ‘New York, I Love You’ among others. His performances earned him appreciation, and he was offered leading roles in films like ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’ Apart from feature films, he also showcased interest in exploring theatre, and gave his debut stage performance at the ‘Duke of York's Theatre,’ London in 2007. He also has a Broadway performance to his credit, as he played the lead role of ‘Romeo’ in ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Thanks to his stellar performances on screen, Orlando Bloom has received several awards and accolades, including ‘Screen Actors Guild Awards,’ ‘National Movie Awards,’ and ‘Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards.’ Apart from his acting career, Bloom has been actively involved in various humanitarian causes, and was named a ‘UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador’ in 2009.