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Tom Patchett
Tom Patchett is best known for ALF, The Bob Newhart Show, ALF: The Animated Series and The Mike Douglas Show. Tom Patchett was born on April 16, 1940. Tom Patchett is 86 years old (born April 16, 1940).
- Born
- April 16, 1940 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Biography
Tom Patchett (born April 16, 1940) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who is best known as the co-creator of ALF. He co-wrote the films Up the Academy, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and Project ALF. He also wrote episodes of The Bob Newhart Show, We've Got Each Other, The Tony Randall Show, The Carol Burnett Show, and Buffalo Bill. Patchett founded the contemporary art gallery, Track 16, in 1994.
Known for
Filmography
- 1990Working GirlCreator
- 1988Alf TalesCreator
- 1987ALF: The Animated SeriesCreator
- 1986ALFInterviewer
- 1983Buffalo BillExecutive Producer
- 1981Open All NightCreator
- 1977We've Got Each OtherCreator
- 1976The Tony Randall ShowWriter
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowDavid Robbins
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Tom Patchett been in?
Tom Patchett is best known for ALF, The Bob Newhart Show, ALF: The Animated Series and The Mike Douglas Show.
When was Tom Patchett born?
Tom Patchett was born on April 16, 1940. (East Lansing, Michigan, USA)
How old is Tom Patchett?
Tom Patchett is 86 years old (born April 16, 1940).
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·