John Putch Biography (1961-)

Born in July, 1961, in Fayetteville (some sources cite Chambersburg), PA; sonof William H. Putch (a producer, director, and theatre operator) and Jean Stapleton (an actress); brother of Pamela Putch (a producer and actress). Addresses: Agent: Janet Carol Norton, Broder/Webb/Chervin/Silbermann, 9242Beverly Blvd., Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, director, producer, writer
Birth Details
1961
Pennsylvania, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Sean Brody, Jaws 3-D (also known as Jaws 3), Universal, 1983
  • Tom's director, Waiting to Act (short film), Putch-Patrick Productions, 1985
  • Martin, The Sure Thing, Embassy, 1985
  • Danny Stubbs, Impure Thoughts, RMC Films, 1985
  • Corey, Welcome to 18 (also known as Summer Release), American Distribution, 1986
  • Spaceballs, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1987
  • Bob Perkins, Curfew, New World, 1989
  • Mike, Men at Work, Triumph Releasing, 1990
  • Hamilton, Skeeter, New Line Home Video, 1994
  • Neil Garbus, Camp Nowhere, Buena Vista, 1994
  • Blackhawk copilot, Clear and Present Danger, Paramount, 1994
  • Journalist with headset, Star Trek: Generations (also known as Star Trek 7), Paramount, 1994
  • Skinner, Same River Twice, 1996
  • Master of ceremonies at strip club, The Confidence Man, [Canada],1996
  • Doctor, Spoiler, Artist View Entertainment, 1998
  • Lester, The Souler Opposite, Curb Entertainment/Movie Studio Apartment, 1998
  • Stanley Shaw, Freedom Strike, A-Pix Entertainment, 1998
  • Man in car, City of Angels (also known as Stadt der Engel),Warner Bros., 1998
  • William Flake, Valerie Flake, Dream Entertainment, 1999
  • Dave Bayne, Fugitive Mind, Flashstar/Royal Oaks Communications, 1999
  • Amtorg driver, Tycus, New City Releasing, 2000
  • George, Crash Point Zero (also known as Extreme Limits), New City Releasing, 2000
  • Tim Mandell, Mach 2, Paramount Home Entertainment, 2001
  • Film Director
  • (And producer) Waiting to Act (short film), Putch-Patrick Productions, 1985
  • Alone, 1985
  • (And editor) The Walter Ego (short film), Putch Productions, 1991
  • Alone in the Woods, New Horizons Home Video, 1996
  • Curse of the ShadowBorg, 1997
  • (And producer) This Is My Father (documentary; also known as This Is My Father: A Documentary about William H. Putch), Cinema Guild, 1998
  • The Boy Who Saved Christmas, Hallmark Entertainment, 1998
  • Valerie Flake, I.E. Films, 1999
  • Storm Catcher, Columbia/TriStar Home Video, 1999
  • Intrepid (also known as Deep Water), Starlight, 1999
  • Tycus, New City Releasing, 2000
  • Pursuit of Happiness, Showcase Entertainment, 2001
  • (And coproducer) BachelorMan, Profile Entertainment, 2003
  • Television Appearances
  • Movies
  • Owen Eaton, Angel Dusted (also known as Angel Dust), 1981
  • Randy, Marian Rose White, 1982
  • A Matter of Sex, 1984
  • Corporal, The B.R.A.T. Patrol, ABC, 1986
  • Abercrombie, Double Agent, 1987
  • Wilson (some sources say Winston), You Ruined My Life, ABC, 1987
  • Sergeant Arnie, Street of Dreams, CBS, 1988
  • Doctor, After the Shock, 1990
  • Mitch, Keeper of the City, 1992
  • Moderator, "The Water Engine," TNT Screenworks, TNT, 1992
  • Art Lipsky, Beyond Suspicion (also known as Appointment for a Killing), 1993
  • Host of "Pasta Talk," Ghost Dog (also known as My Magic Dog), 1997
  • Thomas Cleardon, The Patron Saint of Liars, CBS, 1998
  • Agent Lambert, Chain of Command, HBO, 2000
  • Miniseries
  • Hanging deputy, Kenny Rogers as the Gambler: The Adventure Continues, CBS, 1983
  • Detective Wendle, Something Is Out There, NBC, 1988
  • Pilots
  • Johnny Muller, "The Adventures of Pollyanna," The Wonderful World of Disney, CBS, 1982
  • Mike Swanson, Acting Sheriff, CBS, 1991
  • Episodic
  • Boy Scout, "Archie Is Branded," All in the Family, CBS, 1973
  • Pete, "Summer of '82," Family Ties, NBC, 1982
  • Neil, "Birthday Boy," Family Ties, NBC, 1984
  • Inn guest, "Dick Gets Larry's Goat," Newhart, 1985
  • "Hail to the Chef," It's a Living, 1985
  • "Spring Break," The Fall Guy, ABC, 1985
  • Neil, "Starting Over," Family Ties, NBC, 1986
  • "More Skinned Against than Skinning," Hill Street Blues, 1986
  • Jeff Stave, "Love Kittens Go to High School," Fame, NBC, 1987
  • "Reading, Writing, and Rating Points," Newhart, 1987
  • Mordock, "Coming of Age," Star Trek: The Next Generation (also known as Star Trek: TNG), syndicated, 1988
  • Ensign Mendon, "A Matter of Honor," Star Trek: The Next Generation(also known as Star Trek: TNG), syndicated, 1989
  • "Out of Control," 21 Jump Street, Fox, 1989
  • Gary, "The Cocaine Mutiny," Cop Rock, 1990
  • Second police officer, "Prisoner of Love," Get a Life, 1991
  • Roy, "The Stranded," Seinfeld, NBC, 1991
  • Detective Reese, "Variations on a Theme," The Antagonists, 1991
  • Matt Draughon, "Winners and Other Losers," Room for Two, ABC, 1992
  • Matt Draughon, "Help," Room for Two, ABC, 1992
  • Matt Draughon, "Not Quite ... Room for Two," Room for Two, ABC, 1992
  • Officer Barnes, "Dead-End for Delia," Fallen Angels, Showtime, 1993
  • Attorney Kevin Flynn, Jack's Place, ABC, 1993
  • Jeff, "Long Distance Lament," Wings, NBC, 1994
  • Phil, Muscle, syndicated, 1995
  • Todd Barber, "Angels on the Air," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1995
  • James, "The Mating Season" (also known as "The Dating Game"), The Crew, Fox, 1995
  • Mort Kriendler, "Chapter Sixteen," Murder One, ABC, 1996
  • Jake, "Pills," Grace Under Fire (also known as Grace Under Pressure), ABC, 1997
  • Roger, Over the Top, ABC, 1997
  • Dan, "The Long and Winding Road: Part 1," Home Improvement, ABC, 1999
  • Birdie, "Strip Show," L.A. Heat, TNT, 1999
  • Husband, "Therapy," Stark Raving Mad, NBC, 2000
  • Other
  • Bob Morton, a recurring role, One Day at a Time (series), CBS, between 1977 and 1983
  • David Collins, "The Wave," ABC Afterschool Special, ABC, 1981
  • Television Director
  • Movies
  • Ghost Dog (also known as My Magic Dog), 1997
  • A Time to Remember, Hallmark Channel, 2003
  • Love, Clyde, Hallmark Channel, 2004
  • A Family of Strangers, Hallmark Channel, 2005
  • Episodic
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul, PAX, 1999
  • "Area 69," Son of the Beach, FX Channel, 2001
  • "The Island of Dr. Merlot," Son of the Beach, FX Channel, 2001
  • "A Tale of Two Johnsons," Son of the Beach, FX Channel, 2001
  • "The Kids Are Alright," Grounded for Life, Fox, 2002
  • "Eddie and This Guy with Diamonds," Grounded for Life, Fox, 2002
  • "Welcome to the Working Week," Grounded for Life, Fox, 2003
  • "Whatever Happened to Jane's Baby?," Good Girls Don't, Oxygen, 2004
  • "Oh, Brother," Good Girls Don't, Oxygen, 2004
  • "Can't Get Next to You," Grounded for Life, Fox, 2004
  • "Beat on the Brat," Grounded for Life, Fox, 2004
  • Also directed episodes of Beetleborgs Metallix, Fox; Madison Heights, PBS; and The Tracy Morgan Show, NBC.
  • Other
  • Beetleborgs (series; also known as Big Bad Beetleborgs andSaban's Big Bad Beetleborgs), Fox, 1996-97
  • The Poseidon Adventure (miniseries), 2005
  • WRITINGS
  • Screenplays
  • (With Randal Patrick) Waiting to Act (short film), Putch-Patrick Productions, 1985
  • This Is My Father (documentary; also known as This Is My Father: A Documentary about William H. Putch), Cinema Guild, 1998

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Electronic
    • John Putch Official Site, http://putchfilms.com, July 21, 2005

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