Biography
Rick Sebak is an American public broadcasting television producer, writer and narrator who lives and works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Rick makes unusual television programs. His slightly wacky documentaries celebrate various aspects of modern American life and the unexpected charms of Pittsburgh. Audiences have learned to recognize his friendly narrative style and the unusual topics that he obviously loves.
Sebak is the creator of the "scrapbook documentary" genre, many of which he has created for WQED and PBS. This scrapbook style incorporates lots of old films, home movies, postcards, old photos and memorabilia of all sorts. Rick does not appear on-camera in these programs, but audiences have learned to recognize his voice and distinctive narrative style.
Filmography
Cast Credits
no more room in hell
Character: Broadcast announcer
MOVIE • 2023
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2016
A Few Good Pie Places
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Great Bakeries
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2015
Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh?
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
North Side Sandwiches
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
Squirrel Hill Tunnels
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
The Joys of Millvale
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
Gingerbread Lane
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
What Makes Rick Tick?
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2012
Pittsburgh From the Air II
Character: (Narrator)
MOVIE • 2012
Pittsburgh From the Air
Character: (Narrator)
MOVIE • 2011
It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff: Best of Season One
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
Breakfast Special
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2010
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2008
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2008
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2007
Underground Pittsburgh
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2007
What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2006
Crew
Crew Credits
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2016
A Few Good Pie Places
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Good Pie Places
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Great Bakeries
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Great Bakeries
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Good Pie Places
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2015
A Few Great Bakeries
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2015
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2012
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Breakfast Special
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Breakfast Special
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
Breakfast Special
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2010
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2008
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2008
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2008