Gary Coleman
Known for Acting · 75 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)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Married... with Children
1987
as Reverend / Property Inspector
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 (44)
The Simpsons
1989
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Married... with Children
1987
as Reverend / Property Inspector
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)
Simon & Simon
1981
The Facts of Life
1979
as Arnold Jackson
The Tyra Banks Show
2005
Martin
1992
as Mad Dog No Good
Drake & Josh
2004
as Gary Coleman
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Arnold Jackson-Drummond
Amazing Stories
1985
as Arnold Jackson
The Jeffersons
1975
My Wife and Kids
2001
as Himself
The Hughleys
1998
as Self
Good Times
1974
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
as Hieronymous Fox
227
1985
Unhappily Ever After
1995
as Devil
The Parkers
1999
Silver Spoons
1982
as Arnold Jackson
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Cupid
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Gary Coleman
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Today
1952
as Self
The Naked Truth
1995
as Gary Coleman
Son of the Beach
2000
America 2-Night
1978
as Little Wayne Coleman
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
Nitro Circus
2009
Hello, Larry
1979
as Arnold Jackson
Sherman Oaks
1995
as Gary Coleman
Baby Bob
2002
as Gary Coleman
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
MADtv
1995
as Self
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
as Arnold Jackson
After They Were Famous
2002
as Self
Make Me Laugh
1997
as Contestant
The Gary Coleman Show
1982
as Andy Le Beau
Waynehead
1996
as Kevin (voice)
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
2010
as Himself
Movies (31)
Dirty Work
1998
as Self
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Gary Coleman
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
as Self
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
as Self (archival)
S.F.W.
1995
as Gary Coleman
An American Carol
2008
as Slave
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
as Himself
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
as Gary Coleman
Fox Hunt
1996
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
Night of the Living Doo
2001
as Gary Coleman (voice)
On the Right Track
1981
as Lester
A Carol Christmas
2003
as Christmas Past
Jimmy the Kid
1982
as Jimmy
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983
as Nick Newell
Scout's Honor
1980
as Joey Seymour
The Kid with the Broken Halo
1982
as Andy LeBeau
Playing with Fire
1985
as David Phillips
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
1984
as D. C. Collins
The Kid from Left Field
1979
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986
Shafted
2000
as Mister Gary Coleman
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980
as VP of Programming
Like Father, Like Santa
1998
as Ignatius
Save Virgil
2004
as Himself, The Devil
Midgets vs Mascots
2011
as Himself
Amnesia: Who Are You?
2014
as Internet Submission 2
Gary
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Church Ball
2006
as Charles Higgins
A Christmas Too Many
2007
as Pizza Guy
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988
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 75 credits spanning from 1952 to 2024, Gary Coleman has appeared in 31 films and 44 TV shows.
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Most Popular Gary Coleman Movies
- Dirty Work (1998) — as Self
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- The Great Buck Howard (2008) — as Gary Coleman
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) — as Self
- Tupac: Resurrection (2003) — as Self (archival)
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