Actor: Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom played Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Will Turner across the Pirates of the Caribbean films, appearing in two of the largest franchises of the decade at the same time.

Kingdom of Heaven gave him a lead that the theatrical cut undermined and the director’s cut substantially repairs.

He broke his back in a fall before drama school and was told he might not walk, which he has discussed as shaping his approach. He has worked increasingly on stage since.