Jun 30, 1970

Long Island, New York, USA

Brian Keith Bloom is an American actor, born on June 30, 1970 in Long Island, New
York. He is the brother of actor Scott Bloom and a long-time childhood friend of
actress Alyssa Milano.
Brian began an early interest in acting, highlighted in several commercials as a
child, but made his big break in the Sergio Leone film Once Upon A Time In America.
From there he was offered the role of Dusty Donovan in the hit soap opera As the
World Turns, which he played for several years. During that ru... ... (read more...) n, Brian became the
youngest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Young Leading
Man during the 12th Daytime Emmy Awards show for his performance on the series.
Despite his success, he soon tired of the scheduling involved in that field and
eventually left the series to star is several television movies. This opened his
appeal to later roles, which would include spots in Melrose Place, 2000 Malibu Road,
CSI: Miami, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Drive and HBO's Oz as the character
Ronald Barlog.
Bloom is currently expanding his resume to include voice work on both animated
series and video games. Brian agreed to give Playgirl magazine an interview and
photoshoot for their March 1996 issue. Though Brian was not nude in the photos, they
are the most recognizable among fans today. Brian's hobbies include: writing,
composing, recording, cooking, and designing and building furniture. Bloom also owns
and runs Animal World Network, which highlights his love of animals.