Gary Coleman
Known for ActingBorn 1968-02-08 — died 2010-05-28Zion, Illinois, USA
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
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