biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (February 2010) Andrea Elson Born March 6, 1969 (1969-03-06) (age 41) New York City, New York, USA Occupation Actress Years active 1983–2001 Spouse Scott Hopper (1993–present) Andrea Elson (born March 6, 1969 in New York City, New York) is an American actress. She is best known playing the role of Lynn Tanner on ALF. She had also previously played in the 1983 show Whiz Kids with Matthew Laborteaux where she played the character Alice Tyler..