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Alan Barzman

Acting Born Dec 1, 1931 Portland, Oregon, U.S. 6 credits

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".

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Known for

Beakman's World

as Herb (voice)

Full filmography

  • Beakman's World (1992) as Herb (voice)
  • The Point (1971) as Narrator / Father (second telecast)
  • Carlton Your Doorman (1980) as Dog Catcher (voice)
  • The Mouse and His Child (1977) as The Mouse (voice)
  • Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies (1979) as Rock #1 (voice)
  • The Best of Beakman's World (1997) as Herb (voice)