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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