Gary Coleman
Known for Acting · 78 credits
- Born
- 1968-02-08
- Died
- 2010-05-28
- Place of birth
- Zion, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Gary Wayne Coleman · 加利·高文
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
The Simpsons
1989
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Married... with Children
1987
as Reverend / Property Inspector
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Drew's double
Robot Chicken
2005
as Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
TV Shows (45)
The Simpsons
1989
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Married... with Children
1987
as Reverend / Property Inspector
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Drew's double
Robot Chicken
2005
as Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
The Facts of Life
1979
as Arnold Jackson
Simon & Simon
1981
The Tyra Banks Show
2005
Today
1952
as Self
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Gary Coleman
Drake & Josh
2004
as Gary Coleman
The Hughleys
1998
as Self
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Cupid
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Arnold Jackson-Drummond
Martin
1992
as Mad Dog No Good
Amazing Stories
1985
as Arnold Jackson
The Jeffersons
1975
Good Times
1974
My Wife and Kids
2001
as Himself
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
as Hieronymous Fox
227
1985
Silver Spoons
1982
as Arnold Jackson
The Parkers
1999
Unhappily Ever After
1995
as Devil
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Hello, Larry
1979
as Arnold Jackson
The Word
1990
The Naked Truth
1995
as Gary Coleman
Son of the Beach
2000
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
America 2-Night
1978
as Little Wayne Coleman
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
Sherman Oaks
1995
as Gary Coleman
Nitro Circus
2009
Baby Bob
2002
as Gary Coleman
Waynehead
1996
as Kevin (voice)
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Make Me Laugh
1997
as Contestant
MADtv
1995
as Self
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
as Arnold Jackson
After They Were Famous
2002
as Self
The Gary Coleman Show
1982
as Andy Le Beau
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
2010
as Himself
Movies (33)
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Gary Coleman
An American Carol
2008
as Slave
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Gary
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Save Virgil
2004
as Himself, The Devil
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
as Self
Night of the Living Doo
2001
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Dirty Work
1998
as Self
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
as Self (archival)
S.F.W.
1995
as Gary Coleman
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
as Himself
Like Father, Like Santa
1998
as Ignatius
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
as Gary Coleman
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983
as Nick Newell
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989
as Self
Playing with Fire
1985
as David Phillips
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988
Shafted
2000
as Mister Gary Coleman
A Carol Christmas
2003
as Christmas Past
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
as Himself
The Kid with the Broken Halo
1982
as Andy LeBeau
The Kid from Left Field
1979
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
On the Right Track
1981
as Lester
Midgets vs Mascots
2011
as Himself
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
1984
as D. C. Collins
Amnesia: Who Are You?
2014
as Internet Submission 2
Jimmy the Kid
1982
as Jimmy
Fox Hunt
1996
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
A Christmas Too Many
2007
as Pizza Guy
Church Ball
2006
as Charles Higgins
Scout's Honor
1980
as Joey Seymour
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980
as VP of Programming
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986
About Gary Coleman
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. With 78 credits spanning from 1952 to 2024, Gary Coleman has appeared in 33 films and 45 TV shows.
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Most Popular Gary Coleman Movies
- The Great Buck Howard (2008) — as Gary Coleman
- An American Carol (2008) — as Slave
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Gary (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
- Save Virgil (2004) — as Himself, The Devil
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