Directing
John Putch
(from Putchfilms.com) Prior to becoming a filmmaker, John was an accomplished actor who started in the theater, then enjoyed a successful TV and film career before making the switch to directing. As a director, John has helmed 118 episodes of network television, 16 feature films and 7 TV movies. His independent films have won countless film festival awards and honors.
Acting
- 2021A Captain's LogSelf2 ep.
- 1999Stark Raving MadHusband1 ep.
- 1999L.A. Heat1 ep.
- 1993Fallen AngelsOfficer Barnes1 ep.
- 1992Jack's Place1 ep.
- 1992Room for TwoMatt Draughon19 ep.
- 1990Cop Rock1 ep.
- 1988Something Is Out ThereWendle2 ep.
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationEnsign Mendon2 ep.
- 1986Throb2 ep.
- 1984Brothers1 ep.
- 1984The Duck FactoryChip1 ep.
- 1983The Gambler: The Adventure ContinuesHanging Deputy1 ep.
- 1982NewhartBill Coder2 ep.
- 1982Family TiesNeil3 ep.
- 1982Fame1 ep.
- 1975One Day at a TimeBob Morton14 ep.
- 1971All in the FamilyBoy Scout1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2018Alex, Inc.Director1 ep.
- 2016American HousewifeDirector13 ep.
- 2016No TomorrowDirector1 ep.
- 2016Rush HourDirector2 ep.
- 2014black-ishDirector1 ep.
- 2011Friends with BenefitsDirector1 ep.
- 2011Body of ProofDirector1 ep.
- 2010OutsourcedDirector1 ep.
- 2009The MiddleDirector2 ep.
- 2009Cougar TownDirector29 ep.
- 200910 Things I Hate About YouDirector1 ep.
- 2008ValentineDirector1 ep.
- 2006Ugly BettyDirector3 ep.
- 2005My Name Is EarlDirector1 ep.
- 2001ScrubsDirector8 ep.
- 2001Grounded for LifeDirector5 ep.
- 2000Son of the BeachDirector3 ep.
- 1996Big Bad BeetleBorgsDirector15 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025A Captain's LogSelf2 ep.
- 2000Stark Raving MadHusband1 ep.
- 1999Home ImprovementDan1 ep.
- 1999L.A. Heat1 ep.
- 1996Murder OneMort Kriendler1 ep.
- 1995Touched by an AngelTodd Barber1 ep.
- 1994WingsJeff1 ep.
- 1993Fallen AngelsOfficer Barnes1 ep.
- 1993Jack's Place1 ep.
- 1991SeinfeldRoy1 ep.
- 1990Cop Rock1 ep.
- 198921 Jump StreetMinkman1 ep.
- 1988Star Trek: The Next GenerationEnsign Mendon, Mordock2 ep.
- 1986Throb2 ep.
- 1985NewhartBill Coder, Inn Guest2 ep.
- 1987Fame1 ep.
- 1986Hill Street Blues1 ep.
- 1982Family TiesNeil, Pete Drucker3 ep.
- 1986The Love BoatJason Matthews2 ep.
- 1985Brothers1 ep.
- 1984The Duck FactoryChip1 ep.
- 1983The Gambler: The Adventure ContinuesHanging Deputy1 ep.
- 1976One Day at a TimeBob Morton14 ep.
- 1973All in the FamilyBoy Scout1 ep.
Also known as: Putch