Benji Gregory was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “ALF,” “Once Upon a Forest,” and “Mr. Boogedy.” Born Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg on May 26, 1978, he had a successful childhood career in television.
Personal and Family Life
Benji Gregory was born in Encino, California, to Manny and Patti. He was the middle child, having an older sister named Becky and a younger brother named Matthew. His family had a strong connection to acting, as his father, uncle, and sister were all involved in the industry, and even his grandmother served as his agent.
Career
Benji began his acting career at the young age of five and appeared in numerous commercials. His first notable appearance was on “Fantasy Island” in 1977, and he subsequently had guest roles in shows like “The A-Team,” “T.J. Hooker,” and “The Twilight Zone.” As he grew older, he also voiced the character Edgar in the animated film “Once Upon a Forest.”
Death and Legacy
Benji Gregory passed away on June 13, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona, due to heatstroke. His early contributions to children’s television left a lasting impression, and he is remembered fondly by fans of the shows he was part of.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Once Upon a Forest | 1993-06-18 | Edgar (voice) |
| Mr. Boogedy | 1986-04-20 | Aurie Davis |
| Thompson’s Last Run | 1986-02-16 | Little John |
| ALF Loves a Mystery | 1987-09-12 | |
| ALF’s Special Christmas | 1987-12-14 | Brian Tanner |
| Never Forget | 1991-04-08 | Kenny Mermelstein |
| Punky Brewster | 1984-09-16 | |
| Fantastic Max | 1988-09-11 | |
| T.J. Hooker | 1982-03-13 | |
| The A-Team | 1983-01-23 | Eric |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985-09-27 | |
| Murphy Brown | 1988-11-14 | |
| ALF | 1986-09-22 | Brian Tanner |
| Amazing Stories | 1985-09-29 | Sam |