Tom Patchett

Writer, Actor, Producer, Director

April 16, 1940 (86 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • ALF
    ALF4 seasons
  • The Carol Burnett Show
    The Carol Burnett Show11 seasons
  • Project: ALF
    Project: ALF1996
  • Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
    Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter1992
  • Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
    Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again1990
  • In the Line of Duty: Mob Justice
    In the Line of Duty: Mob Justice1991
  • In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
    In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas1991
  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
    In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing1990
  • In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
    In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance1994
  • In the Line of Duty: Street War
    In the Line of Duty: Street War1992
  • In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
    In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion1992

Known For

  • The Great Muppet Caper
    The Great Muppet Caper1981
  • ALF
    ALF4 seasons
  • The Muppets Take Manhattan
    The Muppets Take Manhattan1984
  • Project: ALF
    Project: ALF1996
  • The Bob Newhart Show
    The Bob Newhart Show6 seasons
  • Up the Academy
    Up the Academy1980
  • The Carol Burnett Show
    The Carol Burnett Show11 seasons

Filmography

1986
ALF · as InterviewerOn Plex
1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan · as Audience Member
1981
The Great Muppet Caper · as Air Steward #2
1978
1974
Rhoda · as Airport Inspector
1972
The Bob Newhart Show · as Dave Death

2003
In Smog and Thunder · as Executive Producer
1996
1994
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1993
Telling Secrets · as Executive Producer
1992
1992
In the Line of Duty: Street War · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1992
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1991
In the Line of Duty: Mob Justice · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1991
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1991
Don't Touch My Daughter · as Executive Producer
1990
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1990
The Lost Capone · as Executive Producer
1990
Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1990
Working Girl · as Executive Producer
1990
Das Buch meines Lebens · as Executive Producer
1989
1988
ALF Tales · as Executive Producer
1987
ALF: The Animated Series · as Executive Producer
1986
ALF · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
1983
Buffalo Bill · as Executive Producer
1981
1976
1972
The Bob Newhart Show · as Executive Producer

2002
1987
Biography · as Self
1982
1973
1969
1964
1962
The Merv Griffin Show · as Self - Guest
1961

1990
Working Girl · as Developed By
1988
ALF Tales · as Creator
1987
1981
Open All Night · as Created By
1972
The Bob Newhart Show · as Written By