Jerry Punch was born on August 20, 1953 in Newton, North Carolina, USA as Jerry Lee Punch. He is known for his work on Days of Thunder (1990), 2002 Humanitarian Bowl (2002) and 2002 Nokia Sugar Bowl (2002). He has been married to Joni Fields since February 26, 1993. They have two children. He was previously married to Rebecca Apperson.
Resuscitated NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace after a violent practice crash at Bristol Motor Speedway in 1988. Wallace went on to start the race the following night and drove half the race before being relieved.
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
2004
TV Movie technical advisor
Days of Thunder
1990
technical advisor - as Dr. Jerry Punch
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
What Planet Are You From?
2000
Football Announcer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
2016 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
2016
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
2015 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
2015
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
30 for 30
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself
2008 NASCAR Pennsylvania 500
2008
TV Movie
Himself - Race Announcer
Nextel Cup UAW-Ford 500
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
2007 Pennsylvania 500
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
NASCAR Nextel Cup Allstate 400
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
Indianapolis 500
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Reporter
2006 Capital One Bowl
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Sideline Reporter
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2005-2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
2002 Humanitarian Bowl
2002
TV Movie
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
2002 Mazda Tangerine Bowl
2002
TV Movie
Himself - Sideline Reporter
2002 Nokia Sugar Bowl
2002
TV Movie
Himself - Sideline Reporter
ESPN SportsCentury
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime
1997-1999
TV Series
Himself - Sideline Reporter
1998 Motor City Bowl
1998
TV Movie
Himself - Sideline Reporter
ESPN Speedworld
1992-1998
TV Series
Himself - Infield reporter / Himself - Interviewer