Talk:Orlando Bloom/Archive 1

Archive 1

Trivia

The car accident part in the trivia section is clearly biased and almost word to word from the article that it links to, which in turn is clearly a gossip site. I'm not saying that the text should be removed entirely, but maybe someone could rephrase it more carefully, maybe with help from other sources, if there are any. --83.100.41.232 19:58, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Highest grossing actor

Someone just added that. Although I don't have time to do the research now (will do soon), I'd imagine that Daniel Radcliffe is in fact the highest grossing actor, simply because all four of his film as a lead cleared $200m. Mad Jack O'Lantern 22:58, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Picture change

I think we should change the picture of the article because it doesn't really show what Orlando looks like.

Good idea Mad Jack 19:32, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Why was the photo removed?

I think the photo should be changed again. It's pretty awful.

I hate the blurry photo right now. But it's semi-protected so how can I update the picture?

We need a new picture. He doesn't look like that anymore, it's horrible.

I agree; the photo looks extremely unflattering.

POV issues

This:

"Although the two movies in which Orlando had starring roles in 2005 Kingdom of Heaven and Elizabethtown were box office and critical flops, his acting is nonetheless in excellent form. Bloom should certainly blossom in 2006 and 2007, when Pirates of the Carribean 2 and 3 will be released in back to back summers."

only contains two factual statements: that KoH and Elizabethtown bombed at the box office, and that PotC 2 and 3 will be released in 2006 and 2007. One of the many criticisms leveled at KoH was the charge that Bloom was simply not a strong enough actor to carry a film of that scope. Discussions of Bloom's acting in Pirates 2 & 3 are complete speculation until the movies are released. Given that Bloom appears in the trailer for about 5 seconds--as opposed to Jonny Depp, who is clearly being pushed as the star--it's entirely possible that Bloom won't have a chance to do much. nmw 07:40, 4 January 2006 (UTC)

Soka Gakkai Membership

The section identifying Orlando Bloom as a member of Soka Gakkai International was removed without comment from the "Personal Life" section. I wonder why this was done. Mr. Bloom is openly an SGI member. I understand that SGI is a controversial group, but membership of other stars in other controversial groups (e.g. Tom Cruise and John Travolta - Scientology, Madonna - Kabbalah)is not subject to unilateral deletion. If Mr. Bloom chooses to make his religious affiliation part of his public personality, I do not understand why it cannot be included in his bio. Oh, and for the record, I am not an SGI member. (Jrhoadley 18:22, 14 August 2006 (UTC))

ky home

I think the current description of horse farm investment is MUCH more accurate. He did not move there. Big difference in vacation home / horse property, and primary residence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.101.179.35 (talk) 09:14, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

add another picture

Filmography

What's wrong with the filmography template? I'm not qualified enough to fix it, but it's obviously broken... CelebHeights 15:58, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Height issue again

Hey I am a newcomer to all of this! Anyway on one of the LOTR Special Extended Edition documentaries you can see Orlando standing next to and talking to Liv Tyler and he definitely seemed taller. I read somewhere that she is 5'10" so that should make him taller than that, ie. about 5'11"?! Yeah he could have been standing on a step or something (I admit you can't see their feet) but it sure looked like they were just on level ground...

Cass Lass (213.255.222.228) 19:38, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Dunst

Speculation, for lack of a better word, keeps being added to this article in regards to Orlando Bloom's relationship with Kirsten Dunst. When going to look up a source I find nothing but gossip rags and this article a half a dozen times. [1] It pretty much states that Dunst herself has denied the relationship. Whether its true or not I don't know nor do I care but until it's been factually reported and can be cited properly please do not add this in again. Thanks! --ImmortalGoddezz 17:33, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

Please add io:Orlando Bloom

Please add the link to the Ido wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 200.161.186.241 (talk) 21:44, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Horrible picture

someone please replace the current photoMissy1234 00:12, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah. It really doesn't do him justice. Blu Pickles 02:58, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

"Did you know..."

It might be relevant to mention somewhere that he has opened both KOH and Pirates 1 as a lowly blacksmith/swordsmith.Historiocality 05:29, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Global Green

The organization Global Green is mentioned in the article. Global Green is not a company; it's a national non-profit organization and Mr. Bloom is on its LA Committee. Global Green's website is www.gloablgreen.org —Preceding unsigned comment adbded by 69.234.136.188 (talk) 22:23, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

Hit and run?

TMZ.com is running an article saying the LAPD has evidence of a hit and run by Bloom, in which he crashed a parked Porsche at 2am on a Friday. He left two people injured in the car, and there is a video of him walking away. Photographers warned him he might get in trouble if he left, but he replied "will someone call an ambulance?" and then walked away. The D.A. will decide whether to charge him with a felony.

The video: http://www.tmz.com/2007/10/18/new-video-shows-orlando-leaving-crash-scene/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Long lost45 (talk • contribs) 15:36, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Is this not in the article? BlackPearl14^{Pirate Lord-ess} 20:13, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Bosworth

Orlando is not dating Kate Bosworth or that super model, or anyone, he has been a free man just hanging low, and everyone is saying hes dating many other celebs but does it ever come to mind that maybe they are JUST FRIENDS! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.234.58.29 (talk) 14:14, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Whatever you're talking about, quite frankly, I've no clue. BlackPearl14^{Pirate Lord-ess} 23:47, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Career needs to be updated

The text under 'Career' currently reads:

Bloom is currently appearing in a London revival of In Celebration, a play by David Storey.[13][12] His character is one of three brothers returning home for their parents' 40th wedding anniversary.[14]. On August 24th 2007, he makes his first ever TV commercial appearance, on late-night Japanese TV promoting the Uno brand of cosmetics maker Shiseido. A "one night only", 2-minute version of the Sci-Fi themed commercial kicks off the product's marketing campaign.[15]

This needs to be updated in two ways. First of all, as the introduction says, Bloom has finished appearing in the revival of 'In Celebration'. He is therefore no longer 'currently appearing'. Secondly, he has already made his TV commercial appearance, therefore the words 'he makes his first...' need to be changed. Fading soul (talk) 19:15, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Pic

The picture does not look like him at all, and his hair is short now. Could someone update it please? To a much nicer one?--Austenfann (talk) 01:03, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

It isn't just so easy. Any photo that is used has to be a free use image. Perhaps you could find one? Wildhartlivie (talk) 06:30, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

I would change it if I could, but I don't have any pictures of him except ones from the Internet. And I'm not a photographer or anything who goes to premieres to take pictures of stars. That would be nice though... but anyway, if someone could change the picture IF THEY CAN, that would be great.--Austenfann (talk) 22:22, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

LOTR video game?

Did Bloom voice Legolas in the video games The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game)? (same information can be used for other LOTR actors)? --172.130.10.44 (talk) 16:56, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I'm pretty sure he did. You can do a search for one of his many websites made by fans and see what they say. I know I've seen it somewhere, I just can't remember where exactly. There are so many sites!!! But I know one or two say he did. --Austenfann (talk) 18:49, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

If we find a good source, we'll be sure to let you, and readers, know. BlackPearl14^{Pirate Lord-ess} 00:45, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Ethnicity

i heard he has some african blood in him, is it true

Of interest may be that Orlando's first role was as Lord Brockhurst in The Boyfriend, a musical production by St. Edmund School's Drama department.

He isn't african, but his family's lived in India for generations. BlackPearl14 18:16, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

The First role thing isn't strictly true, He was a monkey in a woodman Christmas Pantomime when he was about three if I remeber correctly (I was told by Miss Woodman who showed me a program for the panto)(Morcus (talk) 01:33, 27 March 2008 (UTC))

Injuries

He has had far more injuries than the article states. He has also cracked his skull three times, broken a toe and a finger, and his nose in addition to what was already stated. --Panic!out (talk) 17:07, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

We know that. Why don't you source it and add it in? BlackPearl14^{Pirate Lord-ess} 16:04, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I want to - but I learned that stuff so long ago I can't even remember where I heard it. And I'm sure I heard it in several articles and video interviews, I just can't put my finger on where it was. If you happen to find the sources, BlackPearl14, let me know please. And is it ok to add it without the sources? --Panic!out (talk) 19:14, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Am I stupid?

sorry but i don't understand why i can't edit that page.=(people,explain please))the filmography should be refreshed,i think)) SWANETTE 20:53,22 April 2008 (UTC)

You're not stupid, you're just a new user. The page is semi-protected. If you see, when you click on the page, it says that only estblished users can edit the page. Your account will be auto-confirmed 4 days after you registered, on the 26th. Leebo ^T/C 18:01, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Possible updates to article

• Why is somebody putting that he has "confessed" to dating Miranda Kerr when he has said NOTHING of the sort, so to the person who is posting that unless you can find a quote from him and name the source then you are NOT allowed to post it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.105.104 (talk) 03:20, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
• I'm sorry, but whatever the websites list him as, there is simply no way that Orlando Bloom is 5'11. Brad Pitt is about two inches taller than him on the red carpet, and is also listed as 5'11. Also, compare him in PoTC to costars Keira Knightley (5'7) and Johnny Depp. (5'8"-5'9") I know it's not a big deal, but for the sake of accuracy, I thought I should mention it.
• Possibly relevant to the above, this page could be a major lead-in for new Wikipedians, and as such is probably a candidate for expansion - probably needs at least one image too. See What Google Likes. Opinions? I'm going to list this on Requested articles akaDruid 14:02, 23 Feb 2004 (UTC)

• He didn't have a "major role" in Black Hawk Down
• He shiseido commercial is not the first commerical he was in there is one for gap jeans aswell (youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbssZTdlLRg)
• "countless accusations of homosexuality"??NOTTT!!!
  • countless? I haven't heard any
  • accusations?? since when is homosexuality a crime? let's leave the bias aside shall we

how would you rephrase this?

• • • There have been many online rumors about his sexuality and speculation on his strange relationship with Kate Bosworth. Ted Casablanca has referenced Orlando in his gossip column many times calling him a gaybe and has alluded that Kate is just Orlando's girlfriend for PR purposes only. It is also believed by some circles that Orlando is the subject of Ted's blind items Gussy and Fussy and Toothy tile.
      • I thought Toothy Tile was Jake Gyllenhaal... Ted won't tell anyone who suggests him that they're wrong, anyway.

Mr. Bloom is described as a "jewish English actor." First, "Jewish" should be capitalized if it is to be used at all. Additionally, "[a]ccording to Jewish law, someone is considered to be a Jew if he or she was born of a Jewish mother or converted in accord with Jewish Law[[2]]," and it was Bloom's non-biological father who is mentioned as being Jewish; no mention is made of the religion of his mother nor of his biological father. Finally, the article states that "Bloom has said that he uses the philosophies of Nichiren Buddhism in 2004, a religion that he has long associated himself with and is a full member of SGI-UK," which would likely negate his status as a Jew altogether. And he is very well dressed and hot.

Please note that I'm a newbie to Wiki editing, so I hope that I've done this correctly. If not, please be gentle in correcting me.  ;-) --Lanternshine 20:04, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

Buddhism is a religion yes but it was origionally created as a school of thought, like a code or philosophy. I follow the twelve rules of Chuck Norris but that does not make Chuck Norris worship my religion. also the article on SGI seems more similar to a philisophical school of thought then a religion, like Stoicism. i might be wrong but still i'm note sure he's officially a buddistTechnobabble1 18:25, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Once again, a bad picture

Could we PLEASE have someone upload a GOOD picture of him? All of the ones posted are TERRIBLE!!! Don't do him justice at all. --Panic!out^{U've Been Discoed!} 16:42, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

We'd need a good, liscenced picture. BlackPearl14^{Pirate Lord-ess of the Caribbean} 18:11, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

The top of his head is missing! Gah! (88.109.45.182 (talk) 17:03, 23 July 2008 (UTC))

Commercials

It is stated in the career section that "On 24 August 2007, he made his first ever TV commercial appearance on late-night Japanese TV, promoting the Uno brand of cosmetics maker Shiseido." This is not correct. Bloom's first commercial was for The Gap in 2002. It featured Bloom walking with Kate Beckinsale to "Love is All Around" by The Troggs [3].Wilbury311 (talk) 21:44, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Orlando "Jonathan Blanchard" Bloom

If anyone tries to add this back, here's the story. Back in 2005 or so, my roomate (Jonathan Blanchard, or as we call him Jo) had pretty long hair and his then girlfriend called him Jorlando Bloom, as a general funny/derogatory insult. It pissed him off and we started to call him that for a while. Apparently one of us got on Wikipedia and vandalised the page [4]. About two days ago, he found out, and thought I recently vandalized the page, but we checked the history and it turned out to date from March 2005. That's nearly 4 years ago! Then Jack O'Lantern added a reference for this [5], probably in good faith, but for the various biographical details (date of birth, etc...).

So now you have a ton of mirrors and sources that based themselves on this Wikipedia article, saying that Orlando Bloom's full name is Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom. Hell, even the disambiguation page was affected [6], again probably in good faith (and then reverted a few days ago, by my roomate [7]).

So don't let anyone add this back.Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 23:55, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

You know, it just has to be one of those amazing coincidences, then, because his birth certificate on Findmypast.com lists his name at birth as "Orlando Jonathan B. Bloom". The reference in the article [8] is to a family tree magazine and a writer, Anthony Adolph, who probably wouldn't make such a mistake (I also think that piece dates back to before 2005). I can't see how his birth certificate would be wrong... All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 17:55, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

The date on the "Family Tree Magazine" article is March 2005 and the date of the addition into the article was March 10, 2005; seems implausible that the magazine would copy the full name from Wikipedia in time for publication (especially since magazines usually come out a month before the official publication date), but it certainly makes it plausible that someone read the name in the magazine and then added it here. The I.P. of the person who added the full name, 67.164.159.21, is from Greenville, Texas. Without getting into too personal detail, is it even plausible that that is where one of your friends might have added it from? All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 18:05, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

That would be a coincidence of epic proportion. That reference has no date to it, so I don't see how we can establish that it's valid. I'm reverting until a source with a date prior to 2005 can be found. Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 18:31, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

• I've email Anthony Adolph with the following:

Hello Mr. Adolph.

I have a curious inquiry for you.

Back in 2005 or so, my roomate (Jonathan Blanchard, or as we call him Jo) had pretty long hair and his then girlfriend called him Jorlando Bloom, as a general funny/derogatory insult. It ticked him off and we started to call him that for a while. Apparently one of us got on Wikipedia and vandalised the page (See http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Orlando_Bloom&diff=11221321&oldid=10976143). A few days ago, he found out, and thought I recently vandalized the page. We checked the page's edit history and it turned out to date from March 2005. That's nearly 4 years ago, coinciding with the time the joke originated! Then another user referenced your work (http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/genesreunited.asp?wci=grstatic&type=bloom), probably for biographical details. However, on the "The Curious Ancestry of Orlando Bloom", there is a document appended at the end, giving his genealogy. Orlando Bloom is suprisingly listed as Orlando "Jonathan Blanchard" Bloom. Now this coincidence would flabbergasts me (and Jonathan) like I've never been flabbergasted if this turns out to be true. I've tried to established the name "Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom", but everything I can find is post-2005, copies of the Wikipedia article, or articles that are based off the Wikipedia article. So my question is the document at the end of (http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/genesreunited.asp?wci=grstatic&type=bloom) accurate or does it reflect an unfortunate mistake? If it's not a mistake how could I go about verifying that his name is in fact, "Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom" and not "Orlando Bloom"?

More discussion on this topic can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Orlando_Bloom#Orlando_.22Jonathan_Blanchard.22_Bloom

-Gaëtan Landry
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/User:Headbomb]]

Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics}

Epic proportion or not, it's the case. Where are you guys from? Greenville, Texas or not? Your page lists you from New Brunswick, Canada, as well as your alma matter. Pretty far off from Texas. Family History Month's site lists Bloom in the March 2005 issue.[9] And his birth certificate can not be wrong, nor can it be retroactively changed. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 18:58, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

The Texas location is suspect, I'll give you that much, but not impossible. We're in Moncton, which is pretty far from Texas, but four years have gone by and its possible that friends traveled in the US during that time. Do you have a link to his birth certificate? I've searched for it, but can't find it. Either way, considering the potential unreliability of the information, I suggest it would be wise/prudent to wait for Mr. Adolph's response (BC or no BC). Let's say until Feb 3 (that'll give him three working days to reply)? If I get nothing (or a confirmation that his full name is OJBB), then whatever source (pre-2005) would do I suppose, a picture of his BC being the best. Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 19:16, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

• It's just dawned on me that the link given isn't by Anthony Adolf! The text is from Anthony Adolf, but the genealogy is by GenesReunited.co.uk! So Family History Month (issue 115) is completely irrelevant to this.Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 19:22, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
  • Wrong on that count. Here's a scan of the magazine itself (enlarge with a click on that thing in the right bottom corner) and it lists Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom - [10]. http://www.findmypast.com/ is a site that has copies of all U.K. birth records dating back to whenever. "Orlando Jonathan B. Bloom" is listed in the Jan-March 1977 batch. You have to buy "credits" to be able to view the records. You can see the search engine ("search over 650 million records"). See various Google News results to see that this site is frequently mentioned in the news and is a reliable source ([11]). I don't see how his birth record could be wrong, and so that's the first place I went after reading your initial comment. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 19:29, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
    • Never mind - here's a scan of Page 1 from that magazine [12] - with the birth certificate itself at the top left - it says in the fourth line - "Orlando" - "Jonathan" - "Blanchard" - "Bloom". That settles it as far as I'm concerned. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 19:34, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Well I'll be damned. Unless Adolf's reply says that OJBB is a load of crap, then I guess this is settled. Restoring the Jonathan Blanchard disambiguation page would also be a good idea. Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 19:44, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

I just got an email from Adolf who confirmation that this is his real name. Headbomb {^ταλκ_{κοντριβς} – WP Physics} 20:12, 30 January 2009 (UTC)

"Classically trained"

I deleted two words ("Classically trained") from the article. In what possible way is Bloom "classically trained"? This seems an odd thing to include in an article like this: partly due of the fact that he simply isn't. The Wikipedia articles on Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Jeremy Irons, Ralph Fiennes or Richard Attenborough (for example) do not even deign to mention the fact that they were classically trained, even though they, er, were. Actually even if an actor has not studied at one of the classic English drama academies, they could still be classed as "classically trained" if they had perhaps worked in the theatre (maybe the RSC) for a sustained period of time, playing classical roles and learning the complexities of classical theatre. It appears that Bloom, on the other hand, studied at the "British American Drama Academy", after taking an "A" level at the "Fine Arts College" (what I can only assume is some kind of crammer). These things are often neither nor there, and an actor can achieve greatness in spite of a lack of formal training. What seems odd in the article is that for no apparent reason (perhaps Bloom had a collaborative role in the creation of the article?) there is this glaring mention of him being "classically trained". I'm sure that the "British American Drama Academy" is a perfectly functional educational establishment, but by no stretch of the imagination does it even approach the reputation of RADA ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art ) - actually I understand that the "British American Drama Academy" is simple a college where one pays to study. There are a number of similar establishments in London. One does not really "audition" (like the classical colleges - RADA / Central School of Speech and Drama ) to be accepted as a student there: if one can pay (or win a scholarship), one is accepted. It appears that Bloom went almost straight into TV work after "studying". Two seasons at the National Youth Theatre is not really classical training. Calling Bloom "classically trained" is absurd. Why is this "classical training" not mentioned in the articles on much better and more seriously respected "classical" actors at Wikipedia? Because to mention it is unnecessary. It is mentioned in the Bloom article perhaps as a false conceit. I'm not the first to point out that Bloom is considered to be a bit of a joke figure amongst some people: I went into detail here just in case anyone who perhaps knows little of this subject should doubt my minor point, and try to revert the small change I made to article. 86.176.176.159 (talk) 00:13, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Engagement

Orlandos 'status' needs to be updated:

Current

"In late 2007, Bloom began dating Australian model Miranda Kerr.^[29]"

Add

The couple's engagement was announced on June 21, 2010.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/06/21/2010-06-21_its_official_orlando_bloom_and_miranda_kerr_are_engaged.html It's official! Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are engaged]. ''[[NY Daily News]]''. 2010-06-21.</ref>

Final

In late 2007, Bloom began dating Australian model Miranda Kerr.[29] The couple's engagement was announced on June 21, 2010.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/06/21/2010-06-21_its_official_orlando_bloom_and_miranda_kerr_are_engaged.html It's official! Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are engaged]. ''[[NY Daily News]]''. 2010-06-21.</ref>

Thanks! --220.101 (talk) ^\Contribs 08:37, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

Y Done, with other references. Wildhartlivie (talk) 15:08, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, Wildhartlivie! --220.101 (talk) ^\Contribs16:58, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

No problem. Wildhartlivie (talk) 22:35, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

His films have brought in 2.4 billion?!

This is a load of crap. According to the article, the combined total of every film Bloom has ever appeared in is 2.4 billion dollars... The Lord of the Rings Return of the King and Pirates of the Carribean At the World's End brought in that amount alone! He was also in the first 2 pirate films, the first 2 lotr films, kingdom of heaven, Troy and several others! His films have brought in a lot more than 2.4 billion, so I removed that section of the article. (Forgot to sign) DurotarLord (talk) 16:42, 14 January 2008 (UTC)PeppermintJedi (talk) 23:18, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

General nitpicks

• "When he was thirteen, he got his first job, attending pigeons and clay pots, or something of the sort."

'Something of the sort'? Say working at clay pigeon shooting place if that's what you mean.

• "In 1998, he was standing on a pipe that broke."

What, for the whole year?

• "Peter Jackson, thought he would be better as Legolas because elves were supposed to be flawless and Orlando was as close as he could get."

What? Please. Source this or chop it.

• "Bloom was set to subsequently appear in ... Seasons of Dust, which would have starred Kate Bosworth, due to their break-up however, the film was put on hold."

Is that seriously the sole reason? Source? And if it is true: "however, due to their break-up, the film was put on hold." —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 82.15.254.51 (talk) 14:18, 19 January 2007 (UTC).

Most of these have been removed/revised. Somehow over the past day or two somebody came in and deleted/revised the article, removing references and adding subtle nonsense. After the revision I've ended up referencing one thing, though a better reference could be found, and added a citation needed to the Season of Dust "fact" because I don't have the time at the moment to find a source for it. --ImmortalGoddezz 14:38, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Orlando Bloom is married to no one.

He is now married (2010) to Miranda Kerr as the article currently states (as of 4/23/11).PeppermintJedi (talk) 23:26, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Sandman002, 3 January 2011

{{edit semi-protected}} Under Filmography, Orlando Bloom was not nominated for 2007's BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE. That honor belongs to Johnny Depp.

Please correct!

Sandman002 (talk) 19:21, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. →♠Gƒoley↔Four♣← 00:10, 4 January 2011 (UTC)

BOTH Orlando Bloom AND Johnny Depp was NOMINATED for National Movie Awards UK Best Performance by a Male for POTC: AWE in 2007. Neither won the title. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089217/awards & http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/awards. Nominated means they were suggested to win the award, it does not mean they actually won it. Daniel Radcliffe actually won that title in 2007. http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0001537/2007 PeppermintJedi (talk) 23:43, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Blacksmith/locksmith?

Wasn't William Turner a Locksmith? 59.95.110.144 (talk) 14:52, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

The 18th century blacksmith was the only one who did anything with metal, specially iron. So this does include locksmith's but in that time a locksmith wasn't as needed as it is today. PeppermintJedi (talk) 23:55, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Error in the Form Of Geographical Reference

Locating Kent in England is slightly inaccurate, as the historical England is part of modern-day Great Britain, itself part of the United Kingdom, which is the only proper name for the nation in which Kent is located.

Not done: Referring to England, Wales, Scotland as parts of the United Kingdom is a common form of geographical referencing. They even have separate sports teams. While he surely is a British citizen it is suitable to list him as being from England. De728631 (talk) 19:53, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 24 May 2012

orlando bloom wasnt in borat, ive examined the autograph line and the only guy that even looks remotely like him, is definitely not him. This error needs to be removed.

86.133.7.128 (talk) 21:58, 24 May 2012 (UTC)

• Per WP:BURDEN, I have removed the claim that he appeared in Borat. Anyone with a reliable source is invited to restore the claim. Monty₈₄₅ 03:55, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

Question

Shouldn't 'not academic or athletic' be changed to 'not academic nor athletic'? DavidJJJ (talk) 14:52, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

No, I think in this context it is correct --Panic!out (talk) 17:07, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes it should be. Gramatically.Fleurbutterfly --::semper fidelis:: 18:16, 20 May 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fleurbutterfly (talk • contribs)

Shouldn't it be "neither academic nor athletic" ? A real Pedant. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.5.3.70 (talk) 17:29, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

PFC.

“At the same time, Bloom also played a brief role in the war film Black Hawk Down as PFC. Todd Blackburn.” I don’t think there ought to be a dot after the last letter of “PFC” without dots after the P and the F. 2O97 22:55, 3 May 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 30 November 2016

In the relationship part, please put that Orlando Bloom is dating Katy Perry right now. 2601:644:8402:F360:4D68:67A6:B1C9:DD65 (talk) 06:24, 30 November 2016 (UTC)

Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 10:57, 30 November 2016 (UTC)

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Do not back what I have removed

Thank you very much Patriciamontazaah (talk) 12:22, 31 March 2018 (UTC)

What are you on about? Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 13:58, 31 March 2018 (UTC)

Just don't put it back plsss? Patriciamontazaah (talk) 04:36, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

@Patriciamontazaah: The problem is that your removal of content here and here don't adequately describe why you want to have that content removed. To us, it looks like vandalism at a cursory glance. If you have a clear reason for why this shouldn't be in the encyclopedia, this would be the place to explain. Sierrak28 (talk) 04:45, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

The editor is not just removing the reliably-sourced content concerning Miranda Kerr; but also the infobox and reflist. That will require explanation as well. General Ization ^Talk 04:48, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Why did you removed my account! I will report you in NBI! Patriciamontazaah (talk) 05:01, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Tattoo under "Personal life"

The reference to his tattoos has been in there for at least the past three years - and probably a lot longer. SNUGGUMS removed with the simple comment that "tattoos are too trivial to mention", but I'd note that such references are common for public figures - and the LOTR "9" is an especially well-known example. Snori (talk) 04:35, 20 April 2017 (UTC)

There seems to be enough coverage of the tattoo in the media for it to be reasonably considered significant, though I'd characterize this as a 'weak support'. DonIago (talk) 04:47, 20 April 2017 (UTC)

There are plenty of people interested in tattoos to make note of which celebrities have what tattoos. It makes them more human and gives people something they can relate to. It is NOT too trivial. Thank you for adding/keeping it. I found it very interesting, as someone who has tattoos myself. I'd love to see pictures of them. Eeclwa (talk) 10:19, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

2020: Why has he had the word 'Frynn' and his Son's D.o.B tattooed on his arm in Morse code? I thought his name was Flynn?79.75.249.41 (talk) 19:19, 12 February 2020 (UTC)

Orlando Bloom

Just removed him in wikipedia to prevent vandalism. Patriciamontazaah (talk) 04:49, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

@Patriciamontazaah: Removing sourced content isn't very helpful. Please discuss edits here before removing content again.HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 05:12, 1 April 2018 (UTC)