Allyce Ozarski, an Emmy-nominated television producer known for her groundbreaking work on shows like “Baskets” and “The L Word: Generation Q,” passed away on January 24 in Los Angeles after battling triple negative metastatic breast cancer. She was 41.
At the time of her death, Ozarski was working as an executive producer on two upcoming series: a Netflix project starring Will Ferrell and Ramy Youssef, and an untitled Apple TV+ series from “Better Call Saul” creator Vince Gilligan.
Ozarski’s journey in television began unexpectedly. After graduating from the University of Washington with honors, she initially sold rugs in Los Angeles. A chance meeting with a television director launched her career, starting as a travel coordinator for a surfing series in 2007.
Her career quickly advanced from production coordinator roles on shows like NBC’s “The Cape” to becoming an executive producer at Showtime. In 2018, she received an Emmy nomination for her work on Hulu’s “I Love You, America” with Sarah Silverman.
“Her confidence made me a better creator, and her patience made me a better mother,” said Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner of “The L Word: Generation Q.” Colleagues remembered Ozarski for her attention to detail, sharp humor, and strong professional integrity.
Beyond her creative achievements, Ozarski was a vocal advocate for improved working conditions in the television industry. She recently co-founded Funny Adjacent Productions with Anna Dokoza to develop narrative and unscripted projects.
Known for her distinctive presence on set—marked by her heels and animal print clothing—Ozarski was meticulous about her work and often gently corrected those who mispronounced her name.
She is survived by her husband, director-producer Jonathan Haug; their 4-year-old daughter, Harley; her parents, Robert and Idelma Ozarski; and her brothers, Adam and Marc Ozarski.
The family has established an education fund for Harley through Scholar Share Education Fund (code S3K-662). Those wishing to honor Ozarski’s memory are encouraged to contribute.
