Gordon Shumway is a fictional character from the American television series ALF, which aired from 1986 to 1990. He is an extraterrestrial from the planet Melmac who crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by the Tanner family. Known for his humorous personality and love for eating cats, Gordon often finds himself in amusing situations as he tries to adapt to human life. The character is portrayed by actor Paul Fusco, who also provided the voice for ALF. The show combines elements of comedy and science fiction, exploring themes of family and friendship while highlighting the challenges of being an alien on Earth.