John Putch


Biography

The son of actress Jean Stapleton and producer/director William H. Putch, John Putch was a child actor who began his career in one of his father's summer theater runs. The familial theme continued as he made his first TV appearance in "All in the Family," which starred his mother. He then went on to have a recurring role on the sitcom "One Day at a Time" from 1976 until 1983. Putch also ...

Biography

The son of actress Jean Stapleton and producer/director William H. Putch, John Putch was a child actor who began his career in one of his father's summer theater runs. The familial theme continued as he made his first TV appearance in "All in the Family," which starred his mother. He then went on to have a recurring role on the sitcom "One Day at a Time" from 1976 until 1983. Putch also appeared in "Jaws 3-D" and made numerous guest appearances on TV shows such as "Family Ties" and "The Love Boat." He co-starred on the early '90s small-seen sitcom"Room For Two" in the early '90s and appeared in several lower budget films. In 1985, he began directing with the indie film"Waiting to Act," which he also wrote and produced. By the mid '90s, his focus had gradually shifted to directing, and he found work on several TV shows, including the children's program "Big Bad Beetleborgs" and the sitcom "Grounded For Life." After 2001, he focused exclusively on directing and producing, helming multiple episodes of the hospital sitcom"Scrubs," the drama "Ugly Betty," and the Courtney Cox-starring comedy "Cougar Town." Putch also has several editing credits to his name, including on the 2006 indie film "Mojave Phone Booth," which he also wrote and directed.

Filmography

 

Director (Feature Film)

Atlas Shrugged: Part II -- The Strike (2012)
Director
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)
Director
Route 30 (2009)
Director
American Pie Presents The Book of Love (2009)
Director
Murder 101: College Can Be Murder (2007)
Director
Where There's a Will (2006)
Director
Mojave Phone Booth (2006)
Director
The Poseidon Adventure (2005)
Director
BachelorMan (2004)
Director
Pursuit of Happiness (2003)
Director
Valerie Flake (1999)
Director
Tycus (1998)
Director
My Magic Dog (1998)
Director

Cast (Feature Film)

Chain of Command (2000)
The Souler Opposite (1998)
Tycus (1998)
City of Angels (1998)
The Patron Saint of Liars (1998)
Same River Twice (1997)
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Camp Nowhere (1994)
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Appointment For A Killing (1993)
Art Lipsky
Keeper of the City (1992)
The Water Engine (1992)
Men At Work (1990)
Curfew (1989)
Bob Perkins
Street of Dreams (1988)
Sergeant Arnie
Spaceballs (1987)
Double Agent (1987)
You Ruined My Life (1987)
Welcome To 18 (1986)
Corey
Impure Thoughts (1986)
Danny Stubbs
The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986)
Corporal
The Sure Thing (1985)
Jaws 3 (1982)
Marian Rose White (1982)
Angel Dusted (1981)

Writer (Feature Film)

Route 30 (2009)
Screenplay
Mojave Phone Booth (2006)
Screenplay

Producer (Feature Film)

Route 30 (2009)
Producer
Mojave Phone Booth (2006)
Producer

Editing (Feature Film)

Route 30 (2009)
Editor
Mojave Phone Booth (2006)
Editor

Cast (Special)

Acting Sheriff (1991)
The Adventures of Pollyanna (1982)
Johnny Muller
The Wave (1981)

Director (TV Mini-Series)

A Time to Remember (2003)
Director

Cast (TV Mini-Series)

Something Is Out There (1988)

Life Events

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