History of Benji Gregory in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 12, 2024

Benji Gregory, born as Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg, is a former American actor known for his role as Brian Tanner in the popular NBC sitcom "ALF," which aired from 1986 to 1990.

May 26, 1978: Birth of Benji Gregory

Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg was born on May 26, 1978. He would later be known professionally as Benji Gregory.

1978: Appearance in "Fantasy Island"

Benji Gregory made an appearance in the television show "Fantasy Island" in 1978.

1984: Appearances in "The A-Team" and "T.J. Hooker"

In 1984, Benji Gregory made appearances in the television series "The A-Team" and "T.J. Hooker".

1985: Appearances in "Amazing Stories" and "The Twilight Zone"

Benji Gregory appeared in episodes of "Amazing Stories" and "The Twilight Zone" in 1985.

1986: Benji Gregory lands role in "ALF"

In 1986, Benji Gregory was cast as Brian Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF".

1987: Voice acting in "Pound Puppies"

From 1986 to 1987, Benji Gregory lent his voice to the animated series "Pound Puppies".

1988: Benji Gregory appears in "Murphy Brown"

Benji Gregory appeared in an episode of the television show "Murphy Brown" in 1988.

1990: "ALF" ends

The NBC sitcom "ALF", in which Benji Gregory played Brian Tanner, ended in 1990 after four seasons.

1993: Voice acting in "Once Upon a Forest"

Benji Gregory provided the voice for the character Edgar the Mole in the animated film "Once Upon a Forest", released in 1993.

2003: Benji Gregory enlists in the Navy

In 2003, Benji Gregory decided to join the U.S. Navy.

2005: Medical discharge from the Navy

Benji Gregory received an honorable medical discharge from the Navy in 2005.

2006: Benji Gregory gets married

After completing his military service, Benji Gregory got married in 2006.

June 13, 2024: Death of Benji Gregory

On June 13, 2024, Benji Gregory was found dead in a car at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 46.

July 10, 2024: Benji Gregory's death becomes public

News of Benji Gregory's passing became public on July 10, 2024, nearly a month after his death. The cause of death was still being investigated, but his sister shared that he had been dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder. She believed his death was likely due to heatstroke after falling asleep in his car.