Andrea Elson Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, TV Shows

Andrea Hope Elson is an American former actress and model best known for her role as Lynn Tanner in the NBC sitcom ALF (1986–1990), where she played the teenage daughter of the Tanner family interacting with a wisecracking alien.

Professionally recognized by her real name, Elson also gained attention for her earlier role as Alice Tyler in the science fiction series Whiz Kids (1983–1984).

After a successful acting career in the 1980s and early 1990s, she transitioned to modeling and later focused on her family life, leaving a lasting mark as a beloved figure from 1980s television.

Profile

• Full Name: Andrea Hope Elson
• Stage Name: Andrea Elson
• Born: 6 March, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former Actress, Model, Yoga Instructor
• Height: 1.68 m
• Parents: Elinor Elson, Stephen Elson
• Siblings: Samantha Elson
• Spouse: Scott Hopper (m. 1993–)
• Children: Claire Hopper, Matthew Hopper
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Andrea Hope Elson was born on March 6, 1969, in New York City, New York, to Elinor Elson, and Stephen Elson.

She grew up with her sister, Samantha Elson, in a supportive household that encouraged her early interest in performing arts. Raised in San Diego, California, after moving from New York, she began modeling at age 11, appearing in department store catalogs.

Details about her formal education, including schools attended or degrees earned, are not publicly available, as Elson has kept this aspect of her life private. Her ethnicity is American, and her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Andrea Elson began her acting career in 1983 with a starring role as Alice Tyler in the CBS series Whiz Kids, a show about teenage computer hackers solving crimes, which ran for one season.

Her performance as the tech-savvy Alice earned her early recognition and led to guest roles on shows like Silver Spoons (1983). In 1986, at age 17, she landed her breakout role as Lynn Tanner in ALF, a sitcom that became a cultural phenomenon.

Her portrayal of the relatable, witty teenager opposite the alien ALF endeared her to audiences, and she appeared in all 102 episodes across four seasons.

Following ALF’s conclusion in 1990, Elson continued acting with guest appearances on series such as Who’s the Boss? (1990), Married… with Children (1990), and Mad About You (1994).

She also starred in TV movies like Class Cruise (1989) and Frankenstein: The College Years (1991). Her modeling career flourished concurrently, with work for brands like Macy’s and Seventeen magazine.

By the mid-1990s, Elson began to step back from acting to focus on her personal life, with her final credited role in Step by Step (1996). Her time on ALF remains her most iconic contribution to television.

Currently, Andrea Elson has largely retired from acting and modeling, focusing instead on her family and career as a yoga instructor in California.

She occasionally engages with fans through ALF-related nostalgia events, such as convention appearances, where she reflects on her time working with co-stars like Max Wright and Anne Schedeen.

Her legacy as Lynn Tanner endures, with ALF remaining a beloved part of 1980s pop culture, available on platforms like Peacock. Elson’s shift to a quieter life reflects her desire for balance, though her contributions to television continue to resonate with audiences.

Social Media

Andrea Elson does not have any active social media account

Personal Life

Andrea Elson married Scott Hopper, a former television crew member who worked on ALF as a set dresser, in 1993.

The couple has two children, Claire Hopper (born 1997) and Matthew Hopper (born 1999), and resides in California. Elson met Hopper during the filming of ALF, where their relationship blossomed.

She is passionate about yoga, working as a certified instructor, and leads a private life focused on family and wellness.

Filmography

• Whiz Kids (1983–1984, TV Series)
• Silver Spoons (1983, TV Series)
• ALF (1986–1990, TV Series)
• Class Cruise (1989, TV Movie)
• Who’s the Boss? (1990, TV Series)
• Married… with Children (1990, TV Series)
• Frankenstein: The College Years (1991, TV Movie)
• Mad About You (1994, TV Series)
• Step by Step (1996, TV Series)

Net Worth

Andrea Elson has an estimated net worth is approximately $1 million USD. Her wealth primarily stems from her acting career, particularly her starring role in ALF and supporting roles in Whiz Kids and various TV movies.

Also earns from her modeling work for major brands and department stores during the 1980s and 1990s.