Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 1, 1931
Died
October 21, 2020 (age 88)
Place of Birth
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Alan Barzman
Biography
Alan was born in Portland, Oregon. He honorably served in the United States Army in 1953-1955. Alan graduated from The University of Oregon's Journalism School and received his Masters Degree in Communications from Boston University. Barz devoted his career to making humorous radio ads. He received the prestigious Orson Welles Lifetime Achievement award for Creative Excellence. He won numerous Clio Awards, Belding Awards, Andy Awards, International Broadcast Awards and has been listed in "Who's Who in Advertising". Alan was also a well-known voice over talent and the original voice who prompted the Energizer Bunny to keep "going and going".
Known For
TV
Beakman's World
Herb (voice)
1992
Film
The Point
Narrator / Father (second telecast)
1971
Film
The Mouse and His Child
The Mouse (voice)
1977
Film
Carlton Your Doorman
Dog Catcher (voice)
1980
Film
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Rock #1 (voice)
1979
Film
The Best of Beakman's World
Herb (voice)
1997
Filmography
1997FilmThe Best of Beakman's Worldas Herb (voice)1992TVBeakman's Worldas Herb (voice)1980FilmCarlton Your Doormanas Dog Catcher (voice)1979FilmPuff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Liesas Rock #1 (voice)1977FilmThe Mouse and His Childas The Mouse (voice)1971FilmThe Pointas Narrator / Father (second telecast)