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