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Born on January 8, 1949, Anne Schedeen is from Portland, Oregon, United States. Anne Schedeen is credited as a television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 77. Education on record includes Gresham High School. Notable works include ALF and Paper Dolls.
My Take
For my generation, Anne Schedeen is Kate Tanner, the mother who let an alien named ALF live in her house. Born in Portland in 1949 and passing in 2026, she anchored that chaotic sitcom as the level-headed straight woman, arguably the hardest and least flashy job on a comedy set. She also showed up in Paper Dolls, building a steady career rooted in television. The mother in a family comedy is the unsung foundation that lets everyone else be funny. Being featured in the year of her passing feels like quiet fate, and I want to honor her solid, generous body of work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anne Schedeen
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・シェディーン
- Reading
- あん・しぇでぃーん
- Born
- January 8, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Gresham High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | ALF | — | |
| Notable work | Paper Dolls | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anne Schedeen born?
Born January 8, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Anne Schedeen from?
Anne Schedeen is from Portland, Oregon, United States.
What does Anne Schedeen do?
Anne Schedeen works as actor, television actor, film actor.
What is Anne Schedeen known for?
Notable works include ALF, Paper Dolls.
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