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Liz Holzman
Born
Elizabeth E. Holzman

(1953-02-09)February 9, 1953
Died August 11, 2014(2014-08-11) (aged 61)
Other names Elizabeth "Liz" Chapman
Occupation Movie director, television director, producer, animator, writer
Years active 1979–2002

Elizabeth E. "Liz" Holzman (born February 9, 1953 – died August 11, 2014) was an American director, producer, animator, and writer. She was famous for her work on popular animated TV shows like Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain. Liz Holzman won three Emmy Awards in the 1990s for her amazing contributions to television.

Who Was Liz Holzman?

Liz Holzman was a very talented person who helped create many animated shows. She worked as a director, which means she helped guide how the cartoons were made. She was also a producer, helping to manage the projects.

Besides directing and producing, Liz was an animator. This means she helped draw and bring characters to life. She also wrote stories for these shows, making her a true all-around artist in animation.

Early Life and Education

Elizabeth E. Holzman was born in San Francisco, California. This is a big city in the United States. She loved learning and went to college.

She studied at Mills College first. Later, she attended the California Institute of the Arts. There, she earned a special degree called an MFA in movie graphics. This degree helped her learn a lot about making movies and animations.

Liz also shared her knowledge with others. She was the head of the Animation Department at the Art Institute of Portland. This shows she was a respected teacher and leader in her field.

Her Amazing Work

Liz Holzman is best known for her work on two very popular animated TV shows. These were Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain. Both shows were loved by many people.

Animaniacs featured funny characters like Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. Pinky and the Brain was about two lab mice who tried to take over the world. Liz helped bring these characters and their stories to life.

Her hard work and talent were recognized with awards. She won three Emmy Awards during the 1990s. The Emmys are very important awards for television shows. Winning them showed how skilled and creative she was.

Later Life and Passing

Liz Holzman passed away on August 11, 2014. She was 61 years old at the time. She died in Portland, Oregon, after an illness. Her work continues to entertain and inspire people today.

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