Orman grew up in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and earned his bachelor's degree in communications (film) from Loyola Marymount University.
[1] Orman made his script writing debut as a freelance writer for an episode of JAG.
The script was so well-received that Orman was hired as a staff writer and within half a season Paramount Television made him a co-producer on the show.
Orman was nominated for this award along with the other producers for the next three years running for the fifth, sixth and seventh seasons of ER.
And in 2011, Orman created and executive produced Pan Am (TV series) again with ABC and Sony Pictures Television.