Anne Schedeen

Luanne Ruth Schedeen (January 8, 1949 – June 14, 2026), known professionally as Anne Schedeen, was an American actress, who worked primarily in television. She appeared in numerous guest-starring television roles in the 1970s before portraying the lead role of Kate Tanner on the series ALF from 1986 until 1990.

Schedeen began her career in 1974, appearing in small television roles, and was cast in a supporting part in the sci-fi horror film Embryo (1976). She subsequently had recurring roles on Emergency! and Three's Company in the mid-to-late 1970s. In 1984, she was cast on the short-lived series Paper Dolls opposite Lloyd Bridges and Lauren Hutton. She appeared as Emily Phillips in the second season of the sitcom Cheers, before appearing in all four seasons of ALF. She later appeared in a recurring role on the series Judging Amy in 2001.

Early life Luanne Ruth Schedeen was born January 8, 1949, in Portland, Oregon. Her father was Roland E. 'Poly' Schedeen, a farmer and former Oregon State Senator Schedeen has two younger siblings: a sister, Sarabeth, and brother Tony; as well as one elder half-brother, Brinkley (1946–2009), from her mother's first marriage. graduating in 1967. After high school, Schedeen studied at Portland State University, and later, Fort Wright College in Toppenish, Washington. after which she moved to Los Angeles. From 1974 to 1976, Schedeen appeared in a recurring role as Carol on the NBC TV series Emergency!,

In 1979, she had a supporting role in the television drama Champions: A Love Story, and from 1977 to 1982 guest-starred on several episodes of the comedy series Three's Company. which ran from 1986 to 1990, and in which she portrayed a mother who takes an alien into her home. ALF was a commercial success, and brought Schedeen international attention. in 1972 when they appeared together in a stage play. The two married in 1982 on the tenth anniversary of their first date.

In 2015, Schedeen became an ambassador for Holiday Heroes, a Bulgarian non-profit organization assisting disadvantaged families.

Schedeen died on June 14, 2026, at the age of 77.

Filmography Film