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Benji Gregory

Benji Gregory, American child actor (born 1978)

Life at a glance

Died
2024 · June 13

Their story

Who they were

Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg was an American actor best known for playing Brian Tanner on the 1986–1990 NBC sitcom ALF.

Early life

Early life Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 26, 1978. Multiple members of his family worked in the entertainment industry, and his grandmother worked as his agent. [ 1 ] He was raised in Thousand Oaks, California , and began appearing in commercials when he was an infant. [ 1 ] ^ a b Traub, Alex; Petri, Alexandra E. (July 13, 2024). "Benji Gregory, 46, Child Star Known for 'ALF' " . The New York Times . p. B12 . Retrieved July 15, 2024 .

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June 13 2024.

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