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Legolas character information from the books:
Name: Legolas
Aliases: Greenleaf
Date of Birth: ? (more than 2931 years old - thanks to Clara for this info)
Race: Sindarin Elf
Height: around 6 feet or more
Date of Death: N/A
Alignment: Good
Parents: Thranduil - Father, ???-Mother
Spouse: None
Date of Marriage: N/A
Children: N/A
Physical description: Tall and fair, bright eyes, hair color is debated, some say dark, others say blonde, sufficient evidence as to either is not available. He wore the attire of the Silvan elves of Mirkwood, chiefly green and brown.
Biography: Sindarin elf of the woodland realm, in the year 3019, Legolas journeyed to Rivendell to sit on the Council of Elrond, and was chosen to represent the Elves in the Fellowship. In Lorien, Legolas and Gimli became close friends, a friendship that lasted the rest of their lives. Legolas' keen sight and archery skills were his greatest asset to the Fellowship. After the Breaking of the Fellowship, Legolas went with Gimli and Aragorn in search of Merry and Pippin, and fought in the battle of Hornburg. He eventually went to Gondor, and fought in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields; while in Gondor, he had his first glimpse of the sea, and was overcome by a deep desire to sail from that moment on. After the War of the Ring, he journeyed with Gimli to visit the Glittering Caves and Fangorn Forest. In the Year 120 FO, after the death of Aragorn, Legolas sailed over the sea, taking Gimli the dwarf with him, the last of the Fellowship.
Quote from the book:
'He stands not alone,' said Legolas, bending his bow and fitting an arrow with his hands that moved quicker than sight. 'You would die before the stroke fell.'
Legolas character information from the film:
Aliases: Unknown
Date of Birth: Unknown
Race: Elf
Height: Close to 6 feet
Date of Death: Unknown
Alignment: Good
Parents: Unknown.
Spouse: Unknown
Date of Marriage: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Physical description: Tall, long white hair, slim and athletic.
Biography:
From Fellowship:
We first see Legolas as he appears in Rivendell. At the Lord Elrond’s council he defends Aragorn and it seems these two characters know each other. He is very clear that the Ring must be destroyed and agrees to travel with Frodo and be a part of the fellowship which includes 9 people to destroy the Ring. Though it is not clear we can guess that Legolas is someone of importance among his people for he speaks for them and holds them back when the council members gets a bit too loud when discussing the Ring. On the way we see Legolas as a silent but great support for the whole fellowship. He seems to be the only one not tempted by the Ring AT ALL. He’s a great warrior and defends his friends. We also see his athletic abilities and sharp eyesight as he jumps around all the time and spots things the others can‘t yet see.
From TTT:
Aragorn leads Gimli and Legolas towards Rohan to find Merry and Pippin. On the way Legolas defends Gimli and those two have apparently become very close...more or less out of the blue but let's move on. They find Merry and Pippin alive and learn that wizards don't die (in other words Gandalf is back). They all go to Rohan and from there towards Helm's Deep. On the way they're attacked. Aragorn is thought dead, Legolas defends Gimli and saves Arwen's jewel for Aragorn. Aragorn returns to Helm's Deep and Legolas is Spocklike in his joy to resee his friend. They get ready for battle and Legolas expresses his belief that it'll all fail but regrets it and tells Aragorn he believes in him. Legolas fights with Gimli, saves him and smiles at him. The fight is won but there are more battles ahead (in other words; one more film *he,he*).
From ROTK:
Goes with Aragorn to command the army of the dead. Helps defend Gondor in the battle and also goes with Argaorn to the battle at the gates of Mordor. He's witness to Aragorn's crownation.
Quote from the film:
“The Ring must be destroyed.”
- Legolas to the council.
“It's a lament for Gandalf.”
“'What do they say about him?”
“I have not the heart to tell you, for me the grief is still too near.”
- Legolas about Gandalf.
“I sense a shadow growing. Something is coming.”
- Legolas to Aragorn.
Interresting Legolas Facts:
- Legolas means 'Green Leaf'- No one knows for sure how old Legolas is
- Like all Elfs Legolas sleeps with his eyes open
- Legolas can walk over snow and not sink through it
- He can shoot with 2 arrows at a time
- Legolas is a Prince
- Orcs were once Elves
Legolas's Hero Deeps in Fellowship:
- When the first barrage of snow hits the Fellowship on Caradhras, Legolas pushes Gandalf out of the way.- When the Guardian of the Lake bursts into the gate of Moria, Legolas pulls Aragorn back, out of harm's way.
- In Moria, when Boromir nearly falls down a fissure, Legolas grabs him and pulls him back.
- In Moria, the Fellowship attempts to outrun the Balrog by jumping over a chasm. Legolas jumps first and catches Gandalf. He also saves Gimli from falling into the fissure by grabbing onto his beard.
Legolas's Hero Deeps in TTT:
- Defends Gimli as they're searching for Merry and Pippin.- Warns about the attack on the way to Helm's Deep.
- Saves Gimli as they're attacked on their way towards Helm's Deep.
- Holds Arwen's jewel for Aragorn when he's believed dead and returns it to him when he returns.
- During the battle at Helm's Deep he saves Gimli, Aragorn and others.
Legolas's Hero Deeps in ROTK:
- Goes with Aragorn to command the army of the dead- Helps defend Gondor.
Why the character of Legolas is so easy to love:
1) He's handsome, brave and a great warrior.
2) He's loyal. You always know you can count on him.
3) He's an Elven Prince and possesses magical powers.
Movie info by Nadja Lee(webmistress)
Legolas is played by Orlando Bloom
Orli
O.B.
Height:
5' 11"
Mini biography
Born in 1977 in Canterbury, Orlando Bloom's plans of becoming an actor developed quite early, when he realized that "Superman" 'Christopher Reeve' (qv) was an actor. In 1993, he moved to London to improve his career, doing bit parts in TV series like "Casualty" or "London's Burning". His first memorable appearance, a cameo in the critically acclaimed movie Wilde (1997), earned him - only 20 years old by that time - various film offers, which he all turned down in favour to play theatre for about three years. On stage, he appeared in plays like "The Seagull", "Twelfth Night", and "Trojan Women". Peter Jackson then "discovered" the classically handsome Bloom for his much hyped _Lord Of The Rings (2001)_ (qv) trilogy in 1999. After doing three movies with Jackson, he's worked with Ridley Scott on Black Hawk Down (2002), and with Mark Mylod on Chequered Past (2002), co-starring with André Schneider (I), a young German actor he's been admiring for a while then. They both came together again in the lackluster Lullaby Of Clubland (2002), "just to do another film together" (Bloom). Bloom lives in London with his dog, Maude.
Trivia:
His hobbies are sky diving, bungee jumping, paragliding, surfing and snowboarding.
Spent two years at the National Youth Theatre and went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Is close friends with André Schneider (I).
Has three tattoos.
Has a dog named Maude.
Dated his "Lullaby of Clubland" girlfriend Joanne Morley (1996), until she left him for André Schneider (I) (1997).
Was briefly engaged to model 'Jemma Kidd'.
Was voted #19 in the F.M. magazine's Top 50 list of the sexiest Brit Actors (2001).
He's Lactose Intolerant ( thanks to Elendor for this info)
Personal quotes:
(on salary) "I don't care much about the money at all. Frankly, if I get the chance to kiss someone in a movie, they wouldn't need to pay me at all."
"Basically, I can say that I came to acting because of the women."
"Never eat a Mars Bar offered to you by Schneider, André."
Salary
Lullaby of Clubland (2002) $ 50,000
Chequered Past (2002) $ 150,000
Actor - filmography
Troy (2004).... Paris, Prince of Troy
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) .... Legolas Greenleaf
Calcium Kid, The (2003).... Jimmy
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).... Will Turner
Ned Kelly (2003) .... Joe Byrne
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002) .... Legolas Greenleaf
Making of 'The Lord of the Rings', The (2002) (V) .... Himself / Legolas Greenleaf
Lullaby of Clubland (2002) .... Finney
Deed Poll (2002) .... Sean Poll
Black Hawk Down (2001) .... Pvt. 1st Class Blackburn
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001) .... Legolas Greenleaf
Quest for the Ring (2001) (TV) .... Himself / Legolas Greenleaf
Wilde (1997) .... Rentboy
... aka Oscar Wilde (1998) (Japan: English title)
Notable TV guest appearances
"Saturday Show, The" (2001) playing "Himself"(episode # 1.12) 12/8/2001
"Office, The" (2001) playing "Tony (uncredited)"(episode # 1.5) 8/13/2001
"Big Breakfast, The" (1992) playing "Himself" 2001
"Smack the Pony" (1999) (uncredited) (episode # 2.6) 5/26/2000
"Midsomer Murders" (1997) playing "Peter Drinkwater" in episode: "Judgement Day" (episode # 3.3) 1/29/2000
"Ben Elton Show, The" (1998) playing "Himself" 1998
"Casualty" (1986) playing "Bit Part" 1994
From: Movie datebase
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