“I had the training at drama school where I studied Shakespeare and Brecht and Chekov and all these period historical playwrights and I think that I responded to the material.”

Orlando Bloom is a British actor known for his roles in blockbuster films and period dramas. He gained prominence with his portrayal of Legolas in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy and later starred in *Pirates of the Caribbean* and *The Hobbit*. His work spans both fantasy epics and character-driven historical films.