Tom Patchett
Writing · Screenplay · Producer · Writer
Born Apr 16, 1940 · East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Active 1971–present
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.
Filmography
The Muppets Take Scripthatten (2025) — Original Film WriterALF (1986) — Interviewer · Executive Producer · Writer · Director · CreatorThe Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Air Steward (uncredited) · WriterThe Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) — Screenplay · StoryThe Bob Newhart Show (1972) — Dave Death · David Robbins · Executive Producer · Producer · Writer · TeleplayProject: ALF (1996) — Screenplay · ProducerArchie: To Riverdale and Back Again (1990) — Executive ProducerMaking a Case for Murder (1989) — Executive ProducerAlf Tales (1988) — CreatorALF: The Animated Series (1987) — CreatorWorking Girl (1990) — CreatorBuffalo Bill (1983) — Writer · Executive ProducerHer Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1994) — Executive ProducerDead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991) — Executive ProducerUp the Academy (1980) — WriterWe've Got Each Other (1977) — CreatorIn the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991) — Executive ProducerThe Tony Randall Show (1976) — WriterDiana! (1971) — WriterThe Best Legs in Eighth Grade (1984) — DirectorIn the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) — Executive ProducerTelling Secrets (1993) — Executive ProducerIn the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) — Executive ProducerOpen All Night (1981) — Creator · Director