Have you ever wondered if Rupert Friend and Orlando Bloom are related? They look so much alike that some people might think they are brothers or cousins. But the truth is, they are not related at all, apart from being famous actors in Hollywood. In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between these two celebrity look-alikes, and find out how they feel about each other.
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Who is Rupert Friend?
Rupert Friend is a British actor, screenwriter, director, and lyricist. He was born on October 9, 1981 in Cambridge, England. He first gained recognition for his roles in The Libertine (2004) and Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005), both of which won him awards for best newcomer. He portrayed George Wickham in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Lieutenant Kurt Kotler in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008), Albert, Prince Consort in The Young Victoria (2009), psychologist Oliver Baumer in Starred Up (2013), CIA operative Peter Quinn in the political thriller series Homeland (2012–2017), Vasily Stalin in The Death of Stalin (2017), Theo van Gogh in At Eternity’s Gate (2018), and Ernest Donovan in the series Strange Angel (2018-2019). In the early 2020s, Friend began collaborating with director Wes Anderson, starting with a cameo in The French Dispatch (2021), followed by roles in Asteroid City (2023) and upcoming Netflix film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. In 2022, he starred as disgraced British politician James Whitehouse in the series Anatomy of a Scandal and featured in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Grand Inquisitor . Friend is director, screenwriter and/or producer of two award winning short films: The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers (2008) and Steve (2010). He wrote lyrics for the Kairos 4Tet 2013 album Everything We Hold
Who is Orlando Bloom?
Orlando Bloom is an English actor and producer. He was born on January 13, 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England. He rose to fame for his roles as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003–2017), Paris in Troy (2004), Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Joe Byrne in Ned Kelly (2003), and Prince Harry in Black Hawk Down (2001). He also starred as Rycroft Philostrate in the fantasy series Carnival Row (2019–present), Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers (2011), Brian Epkeen in Zulu (2013), and John Diggle Jr. / Connor Hawke / Green Arrow II in Arrowverse . In 2021, he voiced Prince Harry again in the animated satire series The Prince . Bloom has been nominated for various awards, including BAFTA , Golden Globe , MTV Movie , Teen Choice , and Saturn Awards . He has also been involved in humanitarian causes, such as UNICEF , Global Green , and Peace First
How are they similar?
Rupert Friend and Orlando Bloom have some similarities that might make them look like relatives. Here are some of them:
- They both have high cheekbones, blue eyes, brown hair, and a charming smile.
- They both have English accents and are fluent in French.
- They both have played historical or fictional characters based on books or legends, such as George Wickham, Albert, Prince Consort, Vasily Stalin, Theo van Gogh, Legolas, Will Turner, Paris, Balian de Ibelin, and Prince Harry.
- They both have worked with Keira Knightley. Friend dated her from 2005 to 2010 after meeting her on the set of Pride & Prejudice. Bloom starred with her in Pirates of the Caribbean and also kissed her on screen.
- They both have been involved in action or adventure films or series, such as Homeland , The Death of Stalin , At Eternity’s Gate , Strange Angel , Obi-Wan Kenobi , The Lord of the Rings , Pirates of the Caribbean , Troy , Kingdom of Heaven , Black Hawk Down , Carnival Row , The Three Musketeers , Zulu , and Arrowverse .
How are they different?
Rupert Friend and Orlando Bloom also have some differences that might make them stand out from each other. Here are some of them:
- They have different heights. Friend is 6 ft 1 inch tall, while Bloom is 5 ft 11 inch tall.
- They have different birth dates. Friend is four years younger than Bloom. Friend was born on October 9, 1981, while Bloom was born on January 13, 1977.
- They have different family backgrounds. Friend is the son of a solicitor and a cultural historian. He has a brother named Charlie. Bloom is the son of a novelist and a professor. He has a sister named Samantha. He also found out at the age of 13 that his biological father was not Harry Bloom, a legendary political activist, but Colin Stone, a family friend and lawyer.
- They have different education paths. Friend attended The Marlborough School in Woodstock and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Bloom attended St Peter’s Methodist Primary School, King’s School and St Edmund’s School in Canterbury, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
- They have different personal lives. Friend married American athlete and model Aimee Mullins in 2016. They have two children, a son born in 2020 and a daughter born in 2021. Bloom married Australian model Miranda Kerr in 2010. They divorced in 2013. They have a son named Flynn, born in 2011. Bloom then dated American singer Katy Perry from 2016 to 2020. They got engaged in 2019 and have a daughter named Daisy, born in 2020.
How do they feel about each other?
Rupert Friend and Orlando Bloom have never publicly commented on their resemblance or their relationship with each other. However, they seem to be aware of each other’s existence and respect each other’s work. In 2007, Friend attended the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End , where he posed with Bloom and Knightley In 2013, Bloom praised Friend’s performance in Homeland , saying that he was “brilliant” and “fantastic”. In 2018, Friend congratulated Bloom on his Broadway debut in Killer Joe , calling him “a legend”.
Conclusion
Rupert Friend and Orlando Bloom are not related by blood or by marriage, but they are related by their profession and their passion for acting. They share some physical and career similarities, but they also have their own distinct personalities and lifestyles. They are both talented and successful actors who have made their mark in the film and television industry. They are also both celebrity look-alikes who might make you do a double take when you see them on screen or in real life.
