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.
Known For
Himself
Midgets Vs Mascots
Self
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Jimmy
Jimmy the Kid
Self
Dirty Work
Lester
On the Right Track
Pizza Guy
A Christmas Too Many
Christmas Past
A Carol Christmas
Charles Higgins
Church Ball
Nick Newell
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Himself, The Devil
Save Virgil
Andy LeBeau
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
The Kid from Left Field
Gary Coleman
S.F.W.
Gary Coleman
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
Fox Hunt
Joey Seymour
Scout's Honor
D. C. Collins
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
Slave
An American Carol
Gary Coleman
The Great Buck Howard
Ignatius
Like Father, Like Santa
Gary Coleman (voice)
Night of the Living Doo
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
David Phillips
Playing with Fire
Internet Submission 2
Amnesia: Who Are You?
Self (archive footage)
Gary
Himself
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Mister Gary Coleman
Shafted
VP of Programming
Lucy Moves to NBC
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
Self (archival)
Tupac: Resurrection
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
31
Gender
Male
Birthday
1968-02-08
Place of Birth
Zion, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Gary Wayne Coleman