John Putch

Director & actor · Pennsylvania, USA

(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.

Where to start: City of Angels (1998).

As director 25

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024) poster

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

2024 · 6.8/10

A Biltmore Christmas (2023) poster

A Biltmore Christmas

2023 · 6.9/10

A Holiday Spectacular (2022) poster

A Holiday Spectacular

2022 · 5.9/10

You Had Me at Aloha (2021) poster

You Had Me at Aloha

2021 · 6.8/10

The Father and the Bear (2016) poster

The Father and the Bear

2016

Route 30 Three! (2014) poster

Route 30 Three!

2014

Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) poster

Atlas Shrugged: Part II

2012 · 5.2/10

Route 30, Too! (2012) poster

Route 30, Too!

2012

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011) poster

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

2011 · 6.0/10

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009) poster

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

2009 · 5.3/10

Route 30 (2008) poster

Route 30

2008 · 4.1/10

Murder 101: College Can be Murder (2007) poster

Murder 101: College Can be Murder

2007 · 7.1/10

Mojave Phone Booth (2006) poster

Mojave Phone Booth

2006 · 5.8/10

Where There's a Will (2006) poster

Where There's a Will

2006 · 7.1/10

The Poseidon Adventure (2005) poster

The Poseidon Adventure

2005 · 5.2/10

A Time to Remember (2003) poster

A Time to Remember

2003 · 6.8/10

BachelorMan (2003) poster

BachelorMan

2003 · 4.7/10

Pursuit of Happiness (2001) poster

Pursuit of Happiness

2001 · 5.4/10

Intrepid (2000) poster

Intrepid

2000 · 4.4/10

Tycus (1999) poster

Tycus

1999 · 4.5/10

Valerie Flake (1999) poster

Valerie Flake

1999 · 4.0/10

The Boy Who Saved Christmas (1998) poster

The Boy Who Saved Christmas

1998 · 4.0/10

My Ghost Dog (1997) poster

My Ghost Dog

1997 · 6.1/10

BeetleBorgs: Curse of the Shadow Borg (1997) poster

BeetleBorgs: Curse of the Shadow Borg

1997 · 9.5/10

Alone in the Woods (1996) poster

Alone in the Woods

1996 · 4.9/10

As actor 26

Viaggio nel cinema in 3D: Una storia vintage (2016) poster

Viaggio nel cinema in 3D: Una storia vintage

2016

Mach 2 (2001) poster

Mach 2

2001 · 4.6/10

Crash Point Zero (2000) poster

Crash Point Zero

2000 · 4.2/10

Fugitive Mind (1999) poster

Fugitive Mind

1999 · 6.2/10

Spoiler (1998) poster

Spoiler

1998 · 5.3/10

City of Angels (1998) poster

City of Angels

1998 · 6.8/10

Same River Twice (1996) poster

Same River Twice

1996 · 8.0/10

Camp Nowhere (1994) poster

Camp Nowhere

1994 · 6.0/10

Clear and Present Danger (1994) poster

Clear and Present Danger

1994 · 6.6/10

Skeeter (1993) poster

Skeeter

1993 · 4.6/10

Keeper of the City (1991) poster

Keeper of the City

1991 · 5.2/10

Acting Sheriff (1991) poster

Acting Sheriff

1991 · 8.0/10

After the Shock (1990) poster

After the Shock

1990 · 6.4/10

Men at Work (1990) poster

Men at Work

1990 · 5.7/10

Curfew (1989) poster

Curfew

1989 · 5.2/10

Double Agent (1987) poster

Double Agent

1987 · 5.8/10

You Ruined My Life (1987) poster

You Ruined My Life

1987 · 5.9/10

Impure Thoughts (1986) poster

Impure Thoughts

1986 · 4.0/10

Welcome to 18 (1986) poster

Welcome to 18

1986 · 3.3/10

The Sure Thing (1985) poster

The Sure Thing

1985 · 6.5/10

Jaws 3-D (1983) poster

Jaws 3-D

1983 · 4.5/10

The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die (1983) poster

The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die

1983 · 5.0/10

The Adventures of Pollyanna (1982) poster

The Adventures of Pollyanna

1982

Marian Rose White (1982) poster

Marian Rose White

1982

The Wave (1981) poster

The Wave

1981 · 6.9/10

Angel Dusted (1981) poster

Angel Dusted

1981 · 9.0/10

TV shows 31

Alex, Inc. (2018) poster

Alex, Inc.

TV · 2018 · 6.3/10

American Housewife (2016) poster

American Housewife

TV · 2016 · 7.7/10

No Tomorrow (2016) poster

No Tomorrow

TV · 2016 · 6.4/10

Rush Hour (2016) poster

Rush Hour

TV · 2016 · 5.3/10

black-ish (2014) poster

black-ish

TV · 2014 · 7.1/10

Friends with Benefits (2011) poster

Friends with Benefits

TV · 2011 · 6.3/10

Body of Proof (2011) poster

Body of Proof

TV · 2011 · 7.1/10

Outsourced (2010) poster

Outsourced

TV · 2010 · 6.8/10

The Middle (2009) poster

The Middle

TV · 2009 · 7.6/10

Cougar Town (2009) poster

Cougar Town

TV · 2009 · 6.5/10

10 Things I Hate About You (2009) poster

10 Things I Hate About You

TV · 2009 · 6.8/10

Ugly Betty (2006) poster

Ugly Betty

TV · 2006 · 6.4/10

My Name Is Earl (2005) poster

My Name Is Earl

TV · 2005 · 7.6/10

Scrubs (2001) poster

Scrubs

TV · 2001 · 8.2/10

Absolute Cinema

Grounded for Life (2001) poster

Grounded for Life

TV · 2001 · 6.8/10

Son of the Beach (2000) poster

Son of the Beach

TV · 2000 · 6.3/10

Big Bad BeetleBorgs (1996) poster

Big Bad BeetleBorgs

TV · 1996 · 6.5/10

Touched by an Angel (1994) poster

Touched by an Angel

TV · 1994 · 7.2/10

Room for Two (1992) poster

Room for Two

TV · 1992 · 8.2/10

Home Improvement (1991) poster

Home Improvement

TV · 1991 · 7.4/10

Wings (1990) poster

Wings

TV · 1990 · 6.9/10

Seinfeld (1989) poster

Seinfeld

TV · 1989 · 8.3/10

Absolute Cinema

Something Is Out There (1988) poster

Something Is Out There

TV · 1988 · 7.6/10

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) poster

Star Trek: The Next Generation

TV · 1987 · 8.4/10

Absolute Cinema

21 Jump Street (1987) poster

21 Jump Street

TV · 1987 · 7.3/10

Throb

1986

Throb

TV · 1986 · 6.2/10

Family Ties (1982) poster

Family Ties

TV · 1982 · 7.2/10

Hill Street Blues (1981) poster

Hill Street Blues

TV · 1981 · 7.6/10

The Love Boat (1977) poster

The Love Boat

TV · 1977 · 6.2/10

One Day at a Time (1975) poster

One Day at a Time

TV · 1975 · 6.8/10

All in the Family (1971) poster

All in the Family

TV · 1971 · 7.8/10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Putch movie?

By viewer score, City of Angels (1998) at 6.8/10.

What are John Putch’s most popular movies?

City of Angels, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, Clear and Present Danger.

How many movies has John Putch made?

51 films on TMDB, 25 as director, 26 as actor.