Sue Ann Pien, Rick Glassman and Albert Rutecki | As We See It | Talks at Google
74Sue Ann Pien, Rick Glassman and Albert Rutecki discuss the Amazon Original series As We See It, which follows Jack, Harrison and Violet, three roommates on the autism spectrum, as they strive to get and keep jobs, make friends, fall in love, and navigate the strange world of adulthood world that eludes them.
About the Panelists
Sue Ann Pien stars as Violet on the Amazon Original series As We See It. Through her journey of understanding what it means to be on the autism spectrum, Pien has welcomed a greater acceptance of what makes her unique, and the freedom to express that. She followed her myriad dreams through Hollywood and beyond, having worked with Academy and Emmy award winners, presented for a Nobel Laureate and U.S. Secretary of State on climate change solutions, and even gained global attention as a Mars One candidate.
Rick Glassman stars as Jack on the Amazon Original series As We See It. A Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Glassman’s notable credits include a leading role in Bill Lawrence’s NBC ensemble sitcom, Undateable, as well as playing Harold Ramis in David Wain’s National Lampoon biopic, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. He also wrote, directed, and starred in an award-winning five-episode series, The Sixth Lead, based on his experience starring on Undateable.
Glassman can also be seen (and heard) on his weekly podcast, Take Your Shoes Off, whose guests include Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Marc Maron. Other TV credits include a recurring role on Paramount Network’s Nobodies, produced by Melissa McCarthy, FX’s The Comedians, produced by Billy Crystal, Comedy Central’s @Midnight, and Adam Devine’s House Party.
Albert Rutecki makes his television debut as Harrison on the Amazon Original series As We See It. An actor from Pennsylvania, he studied drama at Hofstra University. Before joining this cast, he appeared in the web series Aged Fruit (Fiorillo Productions). As an adolescent, Rutecki was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, and is excited to portray those characters authentically.
Moderated by Jim Hogan.
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