Benji Gregory was a child actor best known as Brian Tanner, the son on the 1980s sitcom “ALF.”
- Died: June 13, 2024 (Who else died on June 13?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 46.
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Benji Gregory’s legacy
Born in Encino, California, Benji Gregory was well-acquainted with acting from a young age: his father, uncle and sister all practiced the craft. He was in commercials as a child, and at age five landed his first television role when he appeared on “Fantasy Island.”
Throughout the ‘80s, he had small roles on TV shows like “The A-Team,” “Punky Brewster,” and others, but he’s best known for his long tenure on the sitcom “ALF,” in which he played the son, Brian Tanner. Gregory was on the weekly series for over 100 episodes, and from 1987 to 1989 was a Young Artist Award nominee for Best Young Actor.
After he left the industry, Gregory enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served three years, some of that time serving on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) supercarrier. He met his wife, Sarah, after leaving the military.
On being a child actor:
“The only times it felt like work was when the lights were on and it was real hot.” — Interview with People, 2000, via Variety
Tributes to Benji Gregory
Full obituary: The New York Times
