Tommy Puett
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Tommy Puett is a former American
actor
and singer of the 1990s.
, Puett is best known for starring in the TV drama series Life Goes On
, playing Tyler Benchfield, from 1989 to 1991. It was during this time Puett's popularity raised him to the level of teen idol
appearing monthly in teen publications.
In 1990 Puett recorded the pop album Life Goes On released by Scotti Brothers Records
, which included his younger sister, Devyn Puett
, in backup vocals.
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer of the 1990s.
Career
Born Ralph Thomas Puett III in Gary, IndianaGary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
, Puett is best known for starring in the TV drama series Life Goes On
Life Goes On (TV series)
Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989 to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thacher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky...
, playing Tyler Benchfield, from 1989 to 1991. It was during this time Puett's popularity raised him to the level of teen idol
Teen idol
A teen idol is a celebrity who is widely idolized by teenagers; he or she is often young but not necessarily teenaged. Often teen idols are actors or pop singers, but some sports figures have an appeal to teenagers. Some teen idols began their careers as child actors...
appearing monthly in teen publications.
In 1990 Puett recorded the pop album Life Goes On released by Scotti Brothers Records
Scotti Brothers Records
Scotti Brothers Records was a California-based record label founded by Tony and Ben Scotti in 1974. Their first success was releasing albums from teen pop star Leif Garrett. They later helped launch the careers of Felony, Survivor, and "Weird Al" Yankovic...
, which included his younger sister, Devyn Puett
Devyn Puett
Devyn Puett is a former American child actress and singer who was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is best known for portraying the character of "Devyn" in the 1988 and 1989 seasons of the long-running children's television show Kids Incorporated. As a singer, Puett was featured in...
, in backup vocals.
Personal life
After leaving show business, Puett was associated with a youth-oriented headwear company and is presently involved with the sporting goods industry in the Greater Los Angeles area. He is married to Robin Rowan and has a son and a daughter.Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1997 | Switchback Switchback (film) Switchback is a 1997 thriller starring Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, Jared Leto, Ted Levine, William Fichtner and R. Lee Ermey, set in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado, and Amarillo, Texas, USA. It was directed by Jeb Stuart.-Plot:... |
Ben | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | Broken Angel | Bob | TV movie |
| 1988 | Aaron's Way Aaron's Way Aaron's Way is a 1988 American family drama series that aired on NBC. The series starred Merlin Olsen as Aaron Miller, the husband and father of an Amish family that moves to California. The series followed the attempts of family members to adapt to California culture while retaining their... |
Coaster | 1 season |
| 1989 | The Case of the Hillside Stranglers | Mark Grogan | TV movie |
| 1989–1992 | Life Goes On Life Goes On (TV series) Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989 to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thacher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky... |
Tyler Benchfield | 66 Episodes |
| 1991–1992 | America's Top 10 America's Top 10 America's Top 10 was a television program of music hits based on Billboard's Hot 100, with the exception of the last season in 1992 which used the Radio and Records chart. It aired in syndication by Gold Key Media from 1980-1982 and by All American Television from 1982-1992. The show was hosted by... |
Himself/Host | 200 Episodes |
| 1993 | Step by Step | Steve | Episode: No Business Like Show Business |
Award nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Series or song |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
Nominated | Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series | Life Goes On |
| Favorite New Recording Artist | Kiss You All Over | |||