
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.

An American Carol
2008 · as Slave

Dirty Work
1998 · as Self

Night of the Living Doo
2001 · as Gary Coleman (voice)

The Great Buck Howard
2008 · as Gary Coleman

Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002 · as Gary Coleman

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003 · as Self

It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987 · as Himself

Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · as Self

S.F.W.
1995 · as Gary Coleman

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989 · as Self

Tupac: Resurrection
2003 · as Self (archival)

Scout's Honor
1980 · as Joey Seymour

A Carol Christmas
2003 · as Christmas Past

Fox Hunt
1996 · as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983 · as Nick Newell

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006 · as Himself

Save Virgil
2004 · as Himself, The Devil

A Christmas Too Many
2007 · as Pizza Guy