John Putch

Biography

(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.

Career Overview

John Putch has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently A Biltmore Christmas Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, The Poseidon Adventure, Valerie Flake. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 84
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

A Biltmore Christmas Collection (1 titles)
Atlas Shrugged Collection (1 titles)
Beethoven (1 titles)
American Pie (1 titles)
American Pie (Spin-off) Collection (1 titles)
Jack Ryan (1 titles)
The Jack Ryan Collection (1 titles)
Jaws (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Robert Picardo (3 collaborations)
Bug Hall (2 collaborations)
Kevin M. Horton (2 collaborations)
Curtis Armstrong (2 collaborations)
C. Thomas Howell (2 collaborations)
Robert Romanus (2 collaborations)
Alexa Hamilton (2 collaborations)
Jennifer Cortese (2 collaborations)
Kim Rhodes (2 collaborations)
Brandon Hardesty (1 collaborations)

Credits

directing (34 credits)
- Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2024
- A Biltmore Christmas
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2023
- A Holiday Spectacular
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2022
- You Had Me at Aloha
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2021
- The Father and the Bear
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- American Housewife
  
  - Field Trippin' (2019) ... director directing
  
  - American Idol (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Trophy Wife (2018) ... director directing
  
  - The Spring Gala (2018) ... director directing
  
  - It's Hard to Say Goodbye (2018) ... director directing
  
  2016
- Route 30 Three!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- black-ish
  
  - Chop Shop (2015) ... director directing
  
  2014
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Route 30, Too!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011
- Body of Proof
  
  - Your Number's Up (2011) ... director directing
  
  2011
- American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Cougar Town
  
  - A Two Story Town (2015) ... director directing
  
  - Yer So Bad (2015) ... director directing
  
  - Two Men Talking (2015) ... director directing
  
  - The Wrong Thing To Do (2015) ... director directing
  
  - To Find a Friend (2015) ... director directing
  
  2009
- The Middle
  
  - Stormy Moon (2014) ... director directing
  
  - Winners and Losers (2013) ... director directing
  
  2009
- Route 30
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Murder 101: College Can be Murder
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Mojave Phone Booth
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- Where There's a Will
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- Ugly Betty
  
  - Blackout! (2010) ... director directing
  
  - Backseat Betty (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Bad Amanda (2008) ... director directing
  
  2006
- The Poseidon Adventure
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- My Name Is Earl
  
  - Sold a Guy a Lemon Car (2008) ... director directing
  
  2005
- A Time to Remember
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- BachelorMan
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Pursuit of Happiness
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
- Scrubs
  
  - Our Stuff Gets Real (2010) ... director directing
  
  - Our White Coats (2010) ... director directing
  
  - My Nah Nah Nah (2009) ... director directing
  
  - My Absence (2009) ... director directing
  
  - My Rabbit (2007) ... director directing
  
  2001
- Grounded for Life
  
  - Beat on the Brat (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Oh, What a Knight (2003) ... director directing
  
  - Welcome to the Working Week (2003) ... director directing
  
  - Eddie and This Guy with Diamonds (2002) ... director directing
  
  - The Kids Are Alright (2002) ... director directing
  
  2001
- Intrepid
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2000
- Tycus
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
- Valerie Flake
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
- The Boy Who Saved Christmas
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998
- My Ghost Dog
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1997
- BeetleBorgs: Curse of the Shadow Borg
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1997
- Alone in the Woods
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1996
actors (38 credits)
- Viaggio nel cinema in 3D: Una storia vintage
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Mach 2
  Tim Mandell
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Crash Point Zero
  George
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Fugitive Mind
  Dave Bayne
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Spoiler
  Doctor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- City of Angels
  Man in Car
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Same River Twice
  Skinner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Camp Nowhere
  Neil Garbus
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Clear and Present Danger
  Blackhawk Co-Pilot
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - Angels on the Air (1995) ... Todd Barber actor actors
  
  1994
- Skeeter
  Hamilton
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Fallen Angels
  
  - Dead-End for Delia (1993) ... Officer Barnes actor actors
  
  1993
- Keeper of the City
  Mitch
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Acting Sheriff
  Deputy Mike Swanson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Home Improvement
  
  - The Long and Winding Road (1) (1999) ... Dan actor actors
  
  1991
- After the Shock
  Doctor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Men at Work
  Mike
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Wings
  
  - Long Distance Lament (1994) ... Jeff actor actors
  
  1990
- Curfew
  Bob Perkins
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Seinfeld
  
  - The Stranded (1991) ... Roy actor actors
  
  1989
- Double Agent
  Abercrombie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- You Ruined My Life
  Winston
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- 21 Jump Street
  
  - Out of Control (1989) ... Minkman actor actors
  
  1987
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
  
  - A Matter of Honor (1989) ... Ensign Mendon actor actors
  
  - Coming of Age (1988) ... Mordock actor actors
  
  1987
- Impure Thoughts
  Danny Stubbs
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Welcome to 18
  Cory
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- The Sure Thing
  Mastin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Jaws 3-D
  Sean Brody
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- The Adventures of Pollyanna
  Johnny Muller
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Marian Rose White
  Randy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Fame
  
  - Love Kittens Go to High School (1987) ... actor actors
  
  1982
- Family Ties
  
  - Starting Over (1986) ... Neil actor actors
  
  - Birthday Boy (1984) ... Neil actor actors
  
  - Summer of '82 (1982) ... Pete Drucker actor actors
  
  1982
- The Wave
  David
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Angel Dusted
  Owen Eaton
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Hill Street Blues
  
  - More Skinned Against Than Skinning (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- One Day at a Time
  
  - Buyer's Remorse (1983) ... Bob Morton actor actors
  
  - Stick 'em Up (1982) ... Bob Morton actor actors
  
  - Shake Hands (1981) ... Bob Morton actor actors
  
  - Girl with a Past (1980) ... Bob Morton actor actors
  
  - The Broken Nose (1979) ... Bob Morton actor actors
  
  1975
- All in the Family
  
  - Archie is Branded (1973) ... Boy Scout actor actors
  
  1971
writing (5 credits)
- The Father and the Bear
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2016
- Route 30 Three!
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Route 30, Too!
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Route 30
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2008
- Mojave Phone Booth
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2006
editing (3 credits)
- Route 30 Three!
  
  editor
  
  editing
  
  2014
- Route 30
  
  editor
  
  editing
  
  2008
- Mojave Phone Booth
  
  editor
  
  editing
  
  2006
production (4 credits)
- Route 30 Three!
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2014
- Route 30, Too!
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- Route 30
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2008
- Mojave Phone Booth
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2006