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Gary Coleman
Actor

Gary Coleman

8 Feb 1968Born
28 May 2010Died
42Age at death
57Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 2014Amnesia: Who Are You?Film: Internet Submission 2
  2. 2008An American CarolFilm: Slave
  3. 2008The Great Buck HowardFilm: Gary Coleman
  4. 2007A Christmas Too ManyFilm: Pizza Guy
  5. 2006Church BallFilm: Charles Higgins
  6. 2005Robot ChickenSeries: Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice) (1 episode)
  7. 2004Drake & JoshSeries: Gary Coleman (1 episode)
  8. 2003A Carol ChristmasFilm: Christmas Past
  9. 2002Frank McKlusky, C.I.Film: Gary Coleman
  10. 2002Baby BobSeries: Gary Coleman (1 episode)
  11. 2001Night of the Living DooFilm: Gary Coleman (voice)
  12. 2000ShaftedFilm: Mister Gary Coleman
  13. 2000Son of the BeachSeries (2 episodes)
  14. 1999The ParkersSeries (1 episode)
  15. 1998Like Father, Like SantaFilm: Ignatius
  16. 1998Dirty WorkFilm: Gary Coleman
  17. 1998Amazing Stories: The Movie IIIFilm: Arnold Jackson
  18. 1997Make Me LaughSeries: Contestant (1 episode)
  19. 1996WayneheadSeries: Kevin (voice) (13 episodes)
  20. 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries: Cupid (1 episode)
  21. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  22. 1996Fox HuntFilm: Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
  23. 1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries: Drew's double (1 episode)
  24. 1995The Naked TruthSeries: Gary Coleman (1 episode)
  25. 1995Sherman OaksSeries: Gary Coleman (2 episodes)
  26. 1995S.F.W.Film: Gary Coleman
  27. 1995The Parent 'HoodSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1995The Wayans Bros.Series: Gary Coleman (1 episode)
  29. 1995Unhappily Ever AfterSeries: Devil (1 episode)
  30. 1992The Ben Stiller ShowSeries (2 episodes)
  31. 1992MartinSeries: Mad Dog No Good (1 episode)
  32. 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries: Arnold Jackson-Drummond (1 episode)
  33. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Gary Coleman (voice) (4 episodes)
  34. 1988Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988Film
  35. 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries: Reverend, Property Inspector (1 episode)
  36. 1986Gary Coleman: For Safety's SakeFilm
  37. 1985Amazing StoriesSeries: Arnold Jackson (1 episode)
  38. 1985227Series (1 episode)
  39. 1985Playing with FireFilm: David Phillips
  40. 1984The Fantastic World of D.C. CollinsFilm: D. C. Collins
  41. 1983The Kid with the 200 I.Q.Film: Nick Newell
  42. 1982Jimmy the KidFilm: Jimmy
  43. 1982Silver SpoonsSeries: Arnold Jackson (1 episode)
  44. 1982The Gary Coleman ShowSeries: Andy Le Beau (26 episodes)
  45. 1982The Kid with the Broken HaloFilm: Andy LeBeau
  46. 1981Simon & SimonSeries (1 episode)
  47. 1981On the Right TrackFilm: Lester
  48. 1980Scout's HonorFilm: Joey Seymour
  49. 1980Lucy Moves to NBCFilm: VP of Programming
  50. 1979The Kid from Left FieldFilm: Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
  51. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries: Hieronymous Fox (2 episodes)
  52. 1979The Facts of LifeSeries: Arnold Jackson (1 episode)
  53. 1979Hello, LarrySeries: Arnold Jackson (3 episodes)
  54. 1978Diff'rent StrokesSeries: Arnold Jackson (189 episodes)
  55. 1978America 2-NightSeries: Little Wayne Coleman (3 episodes)
  56. 1975The JeffersonsSeries (1 episode)
  57. 1974Good TimesSeries (2 episodes)

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