Benji Gregory
Benji Gregory | |
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| Born | Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg 26 May 1978 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 2024 (aged 46) Peoria, Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | Academy of Art University[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–1993 |
| Spouse |
Sarah (m. 2006) |
Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg (May 26, 1978 – June 13, 2024), known professionally as Benji Gregory, was an American actor. He was best known for playing the role of Brian Tanner on the sitcom ALF.
Early life
Gregory was born in Los Angeles, California.[2] His father, uncle and sister were all actors; his grandmother was his agent.[3]
Career
In addition to his stint on ALF, he appeared in several television shows which include Fantastic Max (1988–1990), Pound Puppies (1986–1987), Murphy Brown (1988), Fantasy Island (1978), The A-Team (1984), T.J. Hooker (1984), Amazing Stories (1985), The Twilight Zone (1985), and Mr. Boogedy (1986). He also made an appearance in the feature film Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986).
Gregory appeared as himself in the PSAs television series The More You Know, the children's game show series I'm Telling!, the "Salute to the 50 States episodes" of the game show Fun House, as well as on a kids episode of The Dating Game.[citation needed]
Gregory made several appearances on the television sitcom Punky Brewster, playing an orphan named "Dash," and supplied the voice of Edgar the Mole in the animated feature Once Upon a Forest (1993). He was scheduled to co-star in a Punky Brewster spin-off called Fenster Hall. The pilot/television-movie of Fenster Hall was never picked up for regular production.[citation needed]
Work in the Navy
Gregory enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2003 and graduated school to become an aerographer's mate. During his naval career Benji was assigned to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). In 2005, he received an honorable medical discharge from the Navy. He married in 2006, after completing his military service.[1]
Death
On June 13, 2024, Gregory and his service dog were found dead inside a car at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona. Gregory was 46. His death was publicly disclosed nearly a month later, on July 10, 2024, when the cause of his death was still under investigation. His sister said Gregory had suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and a sleep disorder and said he likely died of a heatstroke after falling asleep in his car.[4][5]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role(s) |
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| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Harry Carlson, Jr. |
| 1993 | Once Upon a Forest | Edgar (voice) |
References
- ^ a b "Whatever Happened To: Benji Gregory From 'Alf'". Like Totally 80s. 16 March 2016. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg, Born 05/26/1978 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". California Birth Index. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ Biography for Benji Gregory, IMDb. Benji Gregory – Biography
- ^ Madarang, Charisma (2024-07-11). "Benji Gregory, Star of Eighties Sitcom 'Alf,' Dead at 46". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Benji Gregory, 'ALF' Child Star, Dead at 46". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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