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Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom was born on January 13, 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England. His mother, Sonia Constance Josephine Bloom (née Copeland), was born in Kolkata, India, to an English family then-resident there. The man he first knew as his father, Harry Bloom, was a legendary political activist who fought for civil rights in South Africa. But Harry died of a stroke when Orlando was only four years old. After that, Orlando and his older sister, Samantha Bloom, were raised by their mother and family friend, Colin Stone. When Orlando was 13, Sonia revealed to him that Colin is actually the biological father of Orlando and his sister; the two were conceived after an agreement by his parents, since Harry, who suffered a stroke in 1975, was unable to have children.

Orlando attended St. Edmund's School in Canterbury but struggled in many courses because of dyslexia. He did embrace the arts, however, and enjoyed pottery, photography and sculpturing. He also participated in school plays and was active at his local theater. As a teen, Orlando landed his first job: he was a clay trapper at a pigeon shooting range. Encouraged by his mother, he and his sister began studying poetry and prose, eventually giving readings at Kent Festival. Orlando and Samantha won many poetry and Bible reciting competitions. Then Orlando, who always idolized larger-than-life characters, gravitated towards serious acting. At the age of 16, he moved to London and joined the National Youth Theatre, spending two seasons there and gaining a scholarship to train with the British American Drama Academy. Like many young actors, he also auditioned for a number of television roles to further his career, landing bit parts in British television shows Casualty (1986), Midsomer Murders (1997) and Smack the Pony (1999). He also appeared in the critically acclaimed movie Wilde (1997).

He then attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. It was there, in 1998, that Orlando fell three stories from a rooftop terrace and broke his back. Despite fears that he would be permanently paralyzed, he quickly recovered and returned to the stage. As fate would have it, seated in the audience one night in 1999 was a director named Peter Jackson. After the show, he met with Orlando and asked him to audition for his new set of movies. After graduating from Guildhall, Orlando began work on the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, spending 18 months in New Zealand bringing to life "Legolas", a part which made him a household name. Today, he is one of the busiest and most sought-after actors in the industry.

Ruta Gedmintas was born on 23 August 1983 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress, known for A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), The Strain (2014) and The Lost Samaritan (2008).

Samantha Colley was born on 22 March 1989 in Canterbury, Kent, England. She is an actress, known for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Genius (2017) and The Crucible (2014).

Alexander King was born on 23 July 1985 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for In from the Side (2022), Charlotte (2024) and Dissociation (2019).

Although he did not turn to the stage until middle age after two decades in the Royal Navy, Jack Gwillim was a notable actor on both sides of the Atlantic. During the 1950s he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare company in Stratford, England, for three years during Sir Anthony Quayle's stint as artistic director, and a member of the Old Vic Company for a further three years. His extensive theatre credits included many leading roles in the West End including "Sacred Flame" with Gladys Cooper and Wendy Hiller, "The Right Honourable Gentleman" with Quayle, "The Dark is Light Enough" with Dame Edith Evans, "Castle In Sweden" with Diane Cilento, "Portrait Of Murder", "A Kind Of Folly" with Dame Flora Robson, "You Never Can Tell" and "Merchant Of Venice" with Sir Ralph Richardson. In 1969 he emigrated to the United States, working in top regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway. His Broadway credits include the role of Col. Pickering in Rex Harrison revival of "My Fair Lady", and Ingrid Bergman's husband in "The Constant Wife" directed by Sir John Gielgud. Other Broadway shows included "Ari", "MacBeth" with Christopher Plummer and 'Glenda Jackson (I)', "Romeo and Juliet", "Lost in the Stars" with Brock Peters, "The Iceman Cometh" with James Earl Jones and with the Old Vic "MacBeth", "Romeo and Juliet" with Claire Bloom, "Richard II" and "Troilus and Cressida." He did numerous tours in the U.S including "Laurette" with Judy Holliday.

On stage he has worked with such actors as Sir Ralph Richardson, Sir Anthony Quayle, Dame Judith Anderson, Judi Dench, Sir Michael Redgrave and Richard Burton. He is also known for war films such as Pursuit of the Graf Spee (1956) with Peter Finch, The One That Got Away (1957), North West Frontier (1959) with Lauren Bacall and Sink the Bismarck! (1960). His work in epics includes Solomon and Sheba (1959) with Yul Brynner, Cromwell (1970) with Richard Harris, Oscar-winning films Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Patton (1970) and A Man for All Seasons (1966). His work in cult favorites includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and Clash of the Titans (1981) with Sir Laurence Olivier. His work in "Hammer" films includes Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) with Peter Cushing, Circus of Horrors (1960) and The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964). He also co-starred in the Disney hit In Search of the Castaways (1962) with Maurice Chevalier and Hayley Mills.

His voice work can be heard on Caedmon Records in "Anthony & Cleopatra", "King John", "Macbeth", "Richard II", "Titus Andronicus", "Troilus and Cressida", "Hamlet", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "Henry IV" parts I and II and "Henry V".

Phil has also written a book called 'No Opportunity Wasted' and produced a TV show with the same title.

The NOW philosophy is about making the most out of each moment and living each days as if it were your last.

Phil has also launched his own energy bar called NOW Energy Bar. It comes in three flavors. In addition to these bars, he has launched NOW Snack Bar, NOW Trail Bar and A3 bars.

Phil has a luggage line called NOW luggage; which includes a backpack, suitcases and a bag among others

Jodie Kidd was born on 25 September 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Mad Cows (1999), The Fast Show (1994) and Full Throttle Famous (2005). She was previously married to David Blakeley and Aidan Butler.

Kenneth MacKenna was born on 19 August 1899 in Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Good Sport (1931) and Men Without Women (1930). He was married to Mary Philips and Kay Francis. He died on 15 January 1962 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Natasha Vale was born on 30 March 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress.

Patricia Potter was born on 3 March 1975 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), Red Lights (2012) and Casualty @ Holby City (2005). She has been married to Jim Down since 19 May 2007.

Sara-Louise Young graduated from Bristol University, where she studied Drama and English, and performed her own one woman show Drag King at the Etcetera Theatre London, Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol New Vic before training at Mountview which she left in October 2000.

Sarah's theatre credits since include The Nunnery (The Hen & Chickens), Snow White (Co-deviser and performer at the National Theatre - Platform Space, Tour and Edinburgh), Newsrevue (Canal Cafe Theatre) and Friction (The King's Head - World Premiere).

Sarah's film work includes The Blind Spot, Invisible and Jack & Gill while her television credits include Holby City, Doctors, The Jury and Look Around You.

Sarah also co-founded Trinity's Cabaret and performs regularly as a singer and comedienne. She also writes and runs a play reading group, encouraging new writing and with the London Shakespeare Workout she worked in prisons.

Pieter Lawman was born in 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Baldur's Gate III (2023), War Horse (2014) and Inspector Lewis (2006).

Stuart Bray was born on 17 June 1973 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is known for Mutant Chronicles (2008), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) and The Mummy (1999). He has been married to Amanda Gough since 4 May 2003. They have two children.

Samantha Bloom was born on 15 August 1975 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Cashback (2006), Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Love and Other Disasters (2006).

Michael Crompton was born on 11 April 1959 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Code of a Killer (2015), The Catch (2023) and Silent Witness (1996).

The son of an English wigmaker, he began his Hollywood career in 1921. Few actors had photogenically perfect features. Makeup often obliterated the best facial bone structure. Westmore developed cosmetics that would look the same under diverse lighting conditions and with different types of film.

Jamie Lumley was born on 16 October 1967 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is a production manager, known for The Midnight Sky (2020), Unfinished Song (2012) and Harrigan (2013). He has been married to Teresa Gibbs since 2002. They have two children.

Gorgeous, busty and shapely brunette knockout Lorraine Michaels was born on January 23, 1958 in Canterbury, Kent, England. An Air Force brat, Michaels lived in twenty-two different states in America and attended college in New Mexico. Following graduation from college, Lorraine moved to Los Angeles, California and worked in the insurance industry. Michaels was working as a bank teller when she was discovered by former Playmate Daina House, who suggested her to "Playboy." Lorraine was the Playmate of the Month in the April, 1981 issue of "Playboy." In the wake of her Playmate stint Michaels went on to have a brief acting career: She not only popped up in a few movies, but also made guest appearances on episodes of the British TV series "Watching" and "The Manageress." Lorraine is the mother of two children. Moreover, Lorraine Michaels became the vice president of her kids' school as well as an active member of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Paddy Glynn was born in 1939 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Cinderella (2021), The Pilgrim's Progress (1967) and Unarmed But Dangerous (2009).

Born the son of a shoe-maker two months before the birth of another famous playwright, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe achieved fame as an Elizabethan dramatist as well as an atheist. He was killed in a tavern brawl by a former friend, allegedly over a bill. There is now some evidence that suggests his death was in fact an assassination.

Margot Grahame was born on 20 February 1911 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Three Musketeers (1935), Criminal Lawyer (1937) and The Fabulous Joe (1947). She was married to Augustus Dudley Peters, Allan McMartin and Francis Lister. She died on 1 January 1982 in London, England, UK.

Peter Duffell was born on 10 July 1922 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for BBC2 Playhouse (1973), The Avengers (1961) and Man in a Suitcase (1967). He was married to Rosslyn Audrey Cliffe and ??. He died on 12 December 2017 in the UK.

Rav Wilding was born on 16 October 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bromley Boys (2018), Helicopter Heroes (2007) and Children in Need (2009).

Graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. From 2004 to 2012 acted in Embassy Theatre (London), Metro Theatre (Vancouver), Theater Itzehoe (Itzehoe), Gallus Theater (Frankfurt), English Theatre, Die Wühlmäuse, BKA Theater and Kabarett-Theater Distel (all in Berlin).

Film roles: David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method (Toronto International Film Festival), Tarzan 3D (Berlin International Film Festival), Jesus VR (Venice Film Festival), Catalina (Warsaw Film Festival).

Leading roles: Vyren in Flesh City (Morbido Film Fest), Andrew Frisbee, Jr. in Stanleyville (Fantasia International Film Festival), Vilmos in Deep Learning Death (Cork International Film Festival).

Joseph McManners was born December 3, 1992, and lives in Kent, United Kingdom. He was chosen from around 1500 children to play the lead role in the BBC's operatic version of "The Little Prince" despite never having received formal singing lessons.

During rehearsals for "The Little Prince", he was spotted by a talent agent and this led to him being signed to a £2 million 4-album record deal with Sony BMG in 2005. He released his first album, "In Dreams" on December 5th, 2005.

He has also appeared in several theatre productions, and was most recently seen playing Oliver in the BBC's "Celebrate Oliver!"