Person

Alan Barzman

Acting · 1931–2020 · Portland, Oregon, U.S.

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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  Beakman's World

  Herb (voice)

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  The Point

  Narrator / Father (second telecast)

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  The Mouse and His Child

  The Mouse (voice)

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  The Best of Beakman's World

  Herb (voice)

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  Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies

  Rock #1 (voice)

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  Carlton Your Doorman

  Dog Catcher (voice)

• 1997The Best of Beakman's WorldHerb (voice)
• 1992Beakman's WorldHerb (voice)
• 1980Carlton Your DoormanDog Catcher (voice)
• 1979Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living LiesRock #1 (voice)
• 1977The Mouse and His ChildThe Mouse (voice)
• 1971The PointNarrator / Father (second telecast)