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Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 08, 1968
Died May 28, 2010 (42)
Birthplace Zion, Illinois, USA
Popularity 0.3 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Amnesia: Who Are You?

Amnesia: Who Are You?

2014

as Internet Submission 2

An American Carol

An American Carol

2008

as Slave

The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard

2008

as Gary Coleman

A Christmas Too Many

A Christmas Too Many

2007

as Pizza Guy

Church Ball

Church Ball

2006

as Charles Higgins

A Carol Christmas

A Carol Christmas

2003

as Christmas Past

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

2002

as Gary Coleman

Night of the Living Doo

Night of the Living Doo

2001

as Gary Coleman (voice)

Like Father, Like Santa

Like Father, Like Santa

1998

as Ignatius

Fox Hunt

Fox Hunt

1996

as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.

S.F.W.

S.F.W.

1994

as Gary Coleman

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire

1985

as David Phillips

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

1984

as D. C. Collins

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

1983

as Nick Newell

Jimmy the Kid

Jimmy the Kid

1982

as Jimmy

The Kid with the Broken Halo

The Kid with the Broken Halo

1982

as Andy LeBeau

On the Right Track

On the Right Track

1981

as Lester

Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor

1980

as Joey Seymour

Lucy Moves to NBC

Lucy Moves to NBC

1980

as VP of Programming

The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field

1979

as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper

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Midgets Vs Mascots

Midgets Vs Mascots

2011

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Diff'rent Strokes

as Arnold Jackson

Episodes: 189

First Aired: Nov 03, 1978

America 2-Night

as Little Wayne Coleman

Episodes: 65

First Aired: Apr 10, 1978

The Gary Coleman Show

as Andy Le Beau

Episodes: 26

First Aired: Sep 18, 1982

Waynehead

as Kevin (voice)

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Oct 19, 1996

The Simpsons

as Gary Coleman (voice)

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Hello, Larry

as Arnold Jackson

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 26, 1979

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

as Hieronymous Fox

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 20, 1979

Drake & Josh

as Gary Coleman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 2004

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Arnold Jackson-Drummond

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1990

The Wayans Bros.

as Gary Coleman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 1995

Amazing Stories

as Arnold Jackson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1985

Married... with Children

as Reverend

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 05, 1987

Married... with Children

as Property Inspector

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 05, 1987

Unhappily Ever After

as Devil

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 1995

The Drew Carey Show

as Drew's double

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1995

The Naked Truth

as Gary Coleman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1995

Robot Chicken

as Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 20, 2005

The Ben Stiller Show

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 27, 1992

Good Times

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 08, 1974

Son of the Beach

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 14, 2000

My Wife and Kids

as Himself

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 28, 2001

MADtv

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 14, 1995

Martin

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 27, 1992

The Facts of Life

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 1979

Silver Spoons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1982

Simon & Simon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 24, 1981

The Jamie Foxx Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 28, 1996

Today

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 14, 1952

The Tyra Banks Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 2005

227

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1985

The Jeffersons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 18, 1975

E! True Hollywood Story

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 21, 1996

The Parent 'Hood

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 18, 1995

The Parkers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 30, 1999

Baby Bob

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 18, 2002

Sherman Oaks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 1995

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 07, 1999

Nitro Circus Live

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 08, 2009

The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 16, 2010

After They Were Famous

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 30, 2002

Entertainment Tonight

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1981

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

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