Photos: Orlando Bloom Birthday: ‘The Hobbit’ Actor is 35 [PHOTOS]
By Cristina Merrill | Jan 13, 2012 07:47 PM EDT
Orlando Bloom, who made it big playing a pointy-eared elf in "The Lord of the Rings" movie series, turned 35 years old on Friday the 13th.
The British actor has come a long way since he first played Legolas in the Peter Jackson-directed film "The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001.
Bloom would go on to play a major role in another franchise, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also starred in the hunkfest that was "Troy," opposite Brad Pitt and Eric Bana, and "Kingdom of Heaven" with Eva Green.
His more independent films include "Elizabethtown," opposite Kirsten Dunst. He most recently appeared in the action film "The Three Musketeers."
Bloom will put the elf ears back on for "The Lord of the Rings" prequel "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," also directed by Jackson. "The Hobbit" is scheduled to hit theaters next December.
The low-profile actor is married to model Miranda Kerr. They have a son.
Here are photos of Bloom throughout the years.
Orlando Bloom in 2011.
Source: Reuters / Olivia Harris
Keeping a sense of humor while getting slimed at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards in 2008.
Source: Reuters / Mario Anzuoni
Orlando Bloom in 2006 with "Pirates of the Caribbean" costar Johnny Depp.
Source: Reuters / Fred Prouser
Orlando Bloom in 2005.
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Orlando Bloom in 2004 with "Troy" costars Eric Bana and Brad Pitt. Who's the fairest one of all?
Source: Reuters / John Schults
A fresh-faced Orlando Bloom at the world premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001.
Source: Reuters / Michael Crabtree
Orlando Bloom with his real-life leading lady, model and wife Miranda Kerr.
Source: Reuters / Mike Segar
