Tommy Puett

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Tommy Puett
Born
Ralph Thomas Puett III

(1971-01-12) January 12, 1971 (age 53)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
  • businessman
Years active1988–1997
Websiteultrasp.com

Ralph Thomas Puett III (born January 12, 1971) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and businessman. He is best known for his role as Tyler Benchfield on Life Goes On . Puett left the show in 1991. [1] Puett is the older brother of former Kids Incorporated star Devyn Puett. In high school Puett was signed to Scotti Brothers Records. Puett released his only album Life Goes On in 1990. That same year Puett's only video album Heart Attack was released. Devyn sang back up vocals on the album. After releasing Life Goes On Puett was cast as Ben in Switchback in 1997. Switchback was Puett's last acting role.

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Personal life

Puett retired from acting in 1997. Puett graduated from Diamond Bar High School in 1989. Puett and his wife Robin have two children. [2] After retiring from acting Puett went on to pursue a career in business. He now runs Ultra Sport Products. [3]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleOther notes
1997 Switchback Ben
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Broken AngelBobTV movie
1988 Aaron's Way Coaster1 season
1989 The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Mark GroganTV movie
1989–1992 Life Goes On Tyler Benchfield66 Episodes
1991–1992 America's Top 10 Himself/host200 Episodes
1993 Step by Step SteveEpisode: No Business Like Show Business

Award nominations

YearAwardResultCategorySeries or song
1988–1989 Young Artist Award NominatedBest Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television SeriesLife Goes On
Favorite New Recording ArtistKiss You All Over

Albums

Video albums

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