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Gary Coleman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 8, 1968

Died

May 28, 2010 (age 42)

Place of Birth

Zion, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Gary Wayne Coleman

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Gary Coleman

Biography

Gary Wayne Coleman (February 8, 1968 — May 28, 2010) was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986) and for his small stature as an adult. He was described in the 1980s as "one of television's most promising stars". After a successful childhood acting career, Coleman struggled financially later in life. In 1989, he successfully sued his parents and business advisor over misappropriation of his assets, only to declare bankruptcy a decade later.

Filmography

2024FilmGaryas Self (archive footage)2014FilmAmnesia: Who Are You?as Internet Submission 2 2011FilmMidgets vs Mascotsas Himself 2010TVThe Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkinsas Himself 2009TVNitro Circus 2008FilmAn American Carolas Slave 2008FilmThe Great Buck Howardas Gary Coleman 2007FilmA Christmas Too Manyas Pizza Guy 2006FilmBehind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'as Himself 2006FilmChurch Ballas Charles Higgins 2005TVThe Tyra Banks Show 2005TVRobot Chickenas Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)2004FilmSave Virgilas Himself, The Devil 2004TVDrake & Joshas Gary Coleman 2003FilmA Carol Christmasas Christmas Past 2003FilmTupac: Resurrectionas Self (archival)2003FilmDickie Roberts: Former Child Staras Self 2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self 2002FilmFrank McKlusky, C.I.as Gary Coleman 2002TVAfter They Were Famousas Self 2002TVBaby Bobas Gary Coleman 2001FilmNight of the Living Dooas Gary Coleman (voice)2001TVMy Wife and Kidsas Himself 2000FilmShaftedas Mister Gary Coleman 2000TVSon of the Beach 1999TVThe Parkers 1999TVWhere Are They Now?as Self 1998FilmLike Father, Like Santaas Ignatius 1998TVThe Hughleysas Self 1998FilmDirty Workas Self 1997TVMake Me Laughas Contestant 1996TVWayneheadas Kevin (voice)1996TVThe Jamie Foxx Showas Cupid 1996TVE! True Hollywood Story 1996FilmFox Huntas Murray Lipschitz, Jr.1995TVMADtvas Self 1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Drew's double 1995TVThe Naked Truthas Gary Coleman 1995TVSherman Oaksas Gary Coleman 1995FilmS.F.W.as Gary Coleman 1995TVThe Parent 'Hood 1995TVThe Wayans Bros.as Gary Coleman 1995TVUnhappily Ever Afteras Devil 1992TVThe Ben Stiller Show 1992TVMartinas Mad Dog No Good 1990TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airas Arnold Jackson-Drummond 1989TVThe Simpsonsas Gary Coleman (voice)1988FilmNineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988 1987TVMarried... with Childrenas Reverend 1986FilmGary Coleman: For Safety's Sake 1985TVAmazing Storiesas Arnold Jackson 1985TV227 1985FilmPlaying with Fireas David Phillips 1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self 1984FilmThe Fantastic World of D.C. Collinsas D. C. Collins 1983FilmThe Kid with the 200 I.Q.as Nick Newell 1982FilmJimmy the Kidas Jimmy 1982TVSilver Spoonsas Arnold Jackson 1982TVThe Gary Coleman Showas Andy Le Beau 1982FilmThe Kid with the Broken Haloas Andy LeBeau 1981TVSimon & Simon 1981TVEntertainment Tonightas Self 1981FilmOn the Right Trackas Lester 1980FilmScout's Honoras Joey Seymour 1980FilmLucy Moves to NBCas VP of Programming 1979FilmThe Kid from Left Fieldas Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper 1979TVBuck Rogers in the 25th Centuryas Hieronymous Fox 1979TVThe Facts of Life 1979TVHello, Larryas Arnold Jackson 1978TVDiff'rent Strokesas Arnold Jackson 1978TVAmerica 2-Nightas Little Wayne Coleman 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Cameo (uncredited)1975TVThe Jeffersons 1974TVGood Times 1952TVTodayas Self