Gary Coleman
ActingGary 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.
Movies
Self (archive footage)
Gary
2024
Himself
Midgets vs Mascots
2011
Slave
An American Carol
2008
Gary Coleman
The Great Buck Howard
2008
Pizza Guy
A Christmas Too Many
2007
Himself
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
Charles Higgins
Church Ball
2006
Christmas Past
A Carol Christmas
2003
Self (archival)
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
Self
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
Gary Coleman
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
Gary Coleman (voice)
Night of the Living Doo
2001
Mister Gary Coleman
Shafted
2000
Ignatius
Like Father, Like Santa
1998
Gary Coleman
Dirty Work
1998
Arnold Jackson
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
1998
Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
Fox Hunt
1996
Gary Coleman
S.F.W.
1995
Self
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989
Himself
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
TV Shows
Self
Nitro Circus
2009
The Tyra Banks Show
2005
Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Gary Coleman
Drake & Josh
2004
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self
After They Were Famous
2002
Gary Coleman
Baby Bob
2002
Himself
My Wife and Kids
2001
Son of the Beach
2000
The Parkers
1999
Self
The Hughleys
1998
Contestant
Make Me Laugh
1997
Kevin (voice)
Waynehead
1996
Cupid
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Self
MADtv
1995
Drew's double
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Gary Coleman
The Naked Truth
1995
Gary Coleman
Sherman Oaks
1995
The Parent 'Hood
1995
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