Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable faces, and fake mustaches, on television as Progressive’s legendary “Dr. Rick”!
In this conversation, Bill takes us back to his Chicago roots and shares his journey from high school class clown who stumbled into improv to a true “lunch pail actor” who has spent 26 years building a successful career in Los Angeles. He also opens up about landing a recurring role alongside Ed Helms on Mike Schur’s Rutherford Falls, and developing his “one for them, one for me” approach to auditioning. Bill gets real about navigating the politics of Hollywood, using improv to save the day on set, and why actors can’t afford to sit around waiting for the traditional system to give them permission to work. Tune in for an inside look at how a series of intense auditions ultimately led to a life-changing “unicorn” commercial campaign and why Bill never treats a one-off role like it’s just a one-off.
These are the unforgettable stories that landed Bill Glass right here.
About Bill Glass:
Bill Glass got his start in Chicago’s legendary improv community, studying at The Second City and performing at iO Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 1998. Since then, he has built an impressive career spanning television, film, and more than 150 national commercials.
On television, Bill had a recurring role on Mike Schur, Sierra Teller Ornelas, and Ed Helms’ comedy Rutherford Falls, followed by a memorable guest appearance on St. Denis Medical. He can also be seen in the independent feature Mickey Brasch and is currently starring in Progressive’s award-winning Dr. Rick commercial campaign.
Credits:
- St. Denis Medical
- Queenpins
- Rutherford Falls
- Fresh Off the Boat
- The League
- The Last Word
- Justified
- The Middle
- Men at Work
- Roswell
Guest Links:
- IMDB: Bill Glass, actor
- DR. RICK CAMPAIGN: Watch the Progressive campaign on YouTube
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