★ 8.3 
Directing
John Putch
John Putch is best known for Seinfeld, Star Trek: The Next Generation, My Name Is Earl and The Middle.
- Place of birth
- Pennsylvania, USA
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2021A Captain's LogSelf
- 2018Alex, Inc.Director
- 2016Rush HourDirector
- 2016No TomorrowDirector
- 2016American HousewifeDirector
- 2014black-ishDirector
- 2011Friends with BenefitsDirector
- 2011Body of ProofDirector
- 2010OutsourcedDirector
- 200910 Things I Hate About YouDirector
- 2009Cougar TownDirector
- 2009The MiddleDirector
- 2008ValentineDirector
- 2006Ugly BettyDirector
- 2005My Name Is EarlDirector
- 2001Grounded for LifeDirector
- 2001ScrubsDirector
- 2000Son of the BeachDirector
- 1999Stark Raving MadHusband
- 1999L.A. Heat
- 1996Big Bad BeetleBorgsDirector
- 1995Murder OneMort Kriendler
- 1994Touched by an AngelTodd Barber
- 1993Fallen AngelsOfficer Barnes
- 1992Room for TwoMatt Draughon
- 1992Jack's Place
- 1991Home ImprovementDan
- 1990Cop Rock
- 1990WingsJeff
- 1989SeinfeldRoy
- 1988Something Is Out ThereWendle
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationMordock
- 198721 Jump StreetMinkman
- 1986Throb
- 1984Brothers
- 1984The Duck FactoryChip
- 1983The Gambler: The Adventure ContinuesHanging Deputy
- 1982Family TiesPete Drucker
- 1982Fame
- 1982NewhartInn Guest
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1977The Love BoatJason Matthews
- 1975One Day at a TimeBob Morton
- 1971All in the FamilyBoy Scout
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Putch been in?
John Putch is best known for Seinfeld, Star Trek: The Next Generation, My Name Is Earl and The Middle.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·