Tom Patchett
Writing
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
Writing12
movieThe Muppets Take Scripthatten
2025
Original Film Writer
movieProject: ALF
1996
Screenplay
tvALF
1986
Writer
movieThe Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Screenplay, Story
tvBuffalo Bill
1983
Writer
movieUp the Academy
1980
Writer
tvThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
Writer, Teleplay
movieDiana!
1971
Writer
Production15
movieProject: ALF
1996
Producer
movieHer Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
1994
Executive Producer
movieIn the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
1994
Executive Producer
movieTelling Secrets
1993
Executive Producer
movieIn the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1992
Executive Producer
movieDead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace
1991
Executive Producer
movieIn the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
1991
Executive Producer
movieDon't Touch My Daughter
1991
Executive Producer
movieIn the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
1990
Executive Producer
movieArchie: To Riverdale and Back Again
1990
Executive Producer
movieMaking a Case for Murder
1989
Executive Producer
tvALF
1986
Executive Producer
tvBuffalo Bill
1983
Executive Producer
tvThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
Executive Producer, Producer
Acting5
tvALF
1986
Interviewer
movieThe Great Muppet Caper
1981
Air Steward (uncredited)
movieThe Chopped Liver Brothers
1977
Tom Van Brocklin
tvThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
David Robbins / Dave Death
Creator5
Directing3
Crew1
tvOpen All Night
1981
Creator