Person Details

Birthday: 1953-06-05 09:03:38

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Homepage:

Movie Involvements: 121

TV Involvements: 0


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

A Cemetery Special
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A Cemetery Special

(2005) Writer
Kennywood Memories
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Kennywood Memories

(1988) Writer
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
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A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
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Great Old Amusement Parks
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Sandwiches That You Will Like
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A Hot Dog Program
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A Hot Dog Program

(1999) Writer
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
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Acting

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Writing

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