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Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Acting1968Zion, Illinois, USA

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.

Acting History

2024
Gary
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Amnesia: Who Are You?
as Internet Submission 2
2011
Robot Chicken
TVas Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)1 eps
Midgets Vs Mascots
Associate Producer
2007
2004
Save Virgil
as Himself, The Devil
Drake & Josh
TVas Gary Coleman1 eps
2002
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
as Gary Coleman
Baby Bob
TVas Gary Coleman
2001
Night of the Living Doo
as Gary Coleman (voice)
The Drew Carey Show
TVas Drew's double1 eps
My Wife and Kids
TVas Himself2 eps
2000
Shafted
as Mister Gary Coleman
The Jamie Foxx Show
TVas Cupid1 eps
Where Are They Now?
TVas Self1 eps
1999
The Simpsons
TVas Gary Coleman (voice)4 eps
1998
Dirty Work
as Self
The Wayans Bros.
TVas Gary Coleman1 eps
The Hughleys
TVas Self
1996
Fox Hunt
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TVas Arnold Jackson-Drummond1 eps
Waynehead
TVas Kevin (voice)
1995
S.F.W.
as Gary Coleman
Martin
TVas Mad Dog No Good1 eps
Unhappily Ever After
TVas Devil1 eps
The Naked Truth
TVas Gary Coleman1 eps
MADtv
TVas Self
Sherman Oaks
TVas Gary Coleman
1994
Married... with Children
TVas Reverend / Property Inspector1 eps
1990
1985
Playing with Fire
as David Phillips
Amazing Stories
TVas Arnold Jackson1 eps
1983
1981
Entertainment Tonight
TVas Self1 eps
1980
Scout's Honor
as Joey Seymour
Lucy Moves to NBC
as VP of Programming
1979
The Kid from Left Field
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
TVas Hieronymous Fox2 eps
The Facts of Life
TVas Arnold Jackson1 eps
Hello, Larry
TVas Arnold Jackson3 eps
1978
America 2-Night
TVas Little Wayne Coleman
Diff'rent Strokes
TVas Arnold Jackson
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1952
Today
TVas Self

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/8/1968
Day of Death
5/28/2010
Place of Birth
Zion, Illinois, USA