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".
Alan Barzman has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Beakman's World, Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies, The Mouse and His Child. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
