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From 1986 to 1990, ALF, a refugee from the planet Melmac, made himself right at home with the Tanners!
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Max Wright as Willie Tanner
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Dad Willie didn't like ALF's high jinks…and neither did Max, 70, who was "hugely eager" for the show to end, since it allowed him to pursue other interests, particularly in theater.
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Anne Schedeen as Kate Tanner
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After cleaning up ALF's messes as mom Kate, Anne, 65, decided to put her domestic skills to better use, taking care of her own family and becoming a decorator for the likes of friend George Clooney.
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Andrea Elson as Lynn Tanner
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While playing shy teenager Lynn, Andrea, 45, wasn't coy about her feelings for production assistant Scott Hopper. After marrying in 1993, she put aside guest roles on Step by Step and Mad About You to raise their daughter.
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Benji Gregory as Brian Tanner
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Following his role as son Brian, Benji, 36, admitted "he didn't want to do anymore shows." Although he went on to do extensive voice work, he later went by his real name, Ben Hertzberg, and studied film at the Academy of Art University.
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Paul Fusco played ALF
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Haaaa! For almost 25 years, puppeteer Paul, 61, has taken a hands-on approach to keep his alien life form in view, with the TV pic Project ALF, a talk show, ads and guest spots.